Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team captain, has been setting and breaking records since his international debut in 2007. He is one of the most consistent and elegant batsmen in the world of cricket, known for his hand-eye coordination, cool temperament, and ability to hit boundaries at will.
Let’s take a look at some of the records broken and set by Rohit Sharma.
- Completed 17,000 international runs
In the recent Border Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, Rohit Sharma completed 17,000 runs in international cricket. He became only the seventh Indian cricketer to achieve this feat, joining the elite club that includes legendary batters Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, and MS Dhoni.
- Most centuries by a player in a single World Cup
In the 2019 ODI World Cup, Rohit Sharma set the record for the most centuries by a player in a single World Cup with five. It is a remarkable milestone considering the schedule and consistency required to achieve such a feat. He made scoring runs look easy and were instrumental in India’s journey to the semifinals.
- Most fours in a single ODI inning
Rohit Sharma holds the world record for the most fours in a single ODI inning with 33 against Sri Lanka in 2014. He scored a mammoth 264 runs in that game, the highest individual score in an ODI game. The record of 33 fours in one inning is one of the most challenging records to break in cricket, and it may stand for a long time.
- Fastest century in T20 Internationals
Rohit Sharma holds the record for the fastest century in T20 Internationals, scoring it off just 35 balls against Sri Lanka in 2017. He hit 10 sixes and 12 fours in that innings and finished with a score of 118 runs off just 43 balls.
- Most sixes in international cricket
Rohit Sharma holds the record for hitting the most sixes in international cricket among Indian players. He has hit 428 sixes in his international career so far, and the number is still counting. He has an exceptional ability to hit sixes at will, making him one of the most dangerous batsmen in limited-overs cricket.
Rohit Sharma is undoubtedly one of the greatest batsmen to have played for India. He has set and broken many records, and his career is still going strong. He has the potential to become one of the all-time greats of the game. His elegance, consistency, and ability to hit boundaries will make him a joy to watch for cricket lovers around the world.
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