Rohit Sharma on verge of creating HISTORY, needs 68 runs to surpass Sachin Tendulkar…
New Delhi: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has had a solid, if not spectacular, outing in the ICC Champions Trophy so far. While he is yet to convert his starts into a big score, his aggressive approach at the top has provided India with strong foundations early in the innings. After a challenging phase in Test cricket, the return to ODIs seems to have reignited Rohit’s rhythm, and a significant knock appears to be just around the corner.
As he continues to lead India in the tournament, Rohit is also on the verge of a major milestone in ODI cricket. The star opener is just 68 runs away from surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in the list of most runs as an Indian captain in ODIs. Currently placed seventh, Rohit has amassed 2,387 runs in 53 matches at an impressive average of 53.04 and a strike rate of 113.18, including five centuries and 16 fifties. In comparison, Tendulkar accumulated 2,454 runs in 73 matches as captain, averaging 37.75 with six hundreds and 12 fifties.
At the top of the list is former captain MS Dhoni, who remains the highest run-scorer among Indian skippers in ODIs with 6,641 runs in 200 matches. Here’s a look at the rankings:
Most runs by India captains in ODIs
- MS Dhoni – 6641 runs from 200 matches
- Virat Kohli – 5449 runs from 95 matches
- Mohammad Azharuddin – 5239 runs from 174 matches
- Sourav Ganguly – 5082 runs from 146 matches
- Rahul Dravid – 2658 runs from 79 matches
- Sachin Tendulkar – 2454 runs from 73 matches
- Rohit Sharma – 2387 runs from 53 matches
Will Rohit Sharma Play Against New Zealand?
Concerns over Rohit’s fitness surfaced after he struggled with a hamstring issue during India’s match against Pakistan. Speculation arose that he might be rested for the upcoming game against New Zealand. However, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has dismissed any injury worries, confirming that Rohit is fully fit and available for selection.
As India gears up for a crucial clash, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma—not just for his leadership but also for the milestone he is on the brink of achieving.