Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, had a memorable day on Sunday, October 29, 2023, as he achieved two impressive records in the World Cup match against England in Lucknow.
- 1000 ODI runs in 2023: Rohit became the only captain to have scored 1000 ODI runs in 2023, and the third batter overall after compatriots Shubman Gill and Pathum Nissanka.
- 18000 international runs: Rohit also went on to complete 18000 runs in international cricket, becoming the fifth Indian batter to do so after Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, and Sourav Ganguly.
Rohit’s achievements are even more remarkable considering that he came to India’s rescue after the team suffered early setbacks. He scored a half-century to help India post a respectable total, and then led the bowling attack to a victory.
Rohit Sharma’s impressive form in the World Cup:
Rohit has been in outstanding form in the World Cup so far, and he is currently the leading run-scorer for India. He has also become the first Indian to hit 50 sixes in a calendar year in ODIs.
Conclusion:
Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful batsmen of the modern era, and his achievements in the World Cup so far have been simply outstanding. He is a vital asset to the Indian team, and his fans will be hoping that he can continue his good form and help India win the tournament.