As the fourth Test match between India and England unfolds in Ranchi at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Cricket Stadium from February 23, the series stands poised at 2-1 in favor of India. The outcome of this match not only holds the potential to secure the series for India but also presents an opportunity for Captain Rohit Sharma to etch his name in the record books.
Rohit Sharma’s Special Record
Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, is on the verge of achieving a remarkable milestone in the upcoming Test match against England. If India secures victory in this contest, Rohit Sharma will surpass former captain Rahul Dravid in the list of most Test match wins as a captain for India.
Rahul Dravid, the current head coach of the Indian cricket team, has led the team to victory in 8 Test matches during his captaincy. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma, with a win in the upcoming match, will reach a total of 9 Test match victories as a captain, moving ahead of Rahul Dravid. Additionally, this victory will also see Rohit Sharma equaling the record of legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar in terms of Test match wins as a captain.
Record for Most Test Wins as Indian Captain
Virat Kohli: 40 wins
Mahendra Singh Dhoni: 27 wins
Sourav Ganguly: 21 wins
Mohammad Azharuddin: 14 wins
Sunil Gavaskar: 9 wins
Rahul Dravid: 8 wins
Rohit Sharma: 8 wins (as of now)
The upcoming Test match in Ranchi not only holds significance in the context of the ongoing series but also presents a landmark opportunity for Rohit Sharma to solidify his captaincy credentials.
India’s Track Record in Ranchi
The Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Cricket Stadium in Ranchi has witnessed two Test matches involving the Indian cricket team. In the first match against Australia in 2017, the game ended in a draw. The second match, played against South Africa, resulted in a convincing 202-run victory for India.
As the anticipation builds for the fourth Test match in Ranchi, fans are eager to witness whether Rohit Sharma can lead India to another historic win and etch his name alongside the cricketing greats in the annals of Indian cricket history.