During the India vs. England Test match in Rajkot, Rohit Sharma not only strengthened Indian batting with a spectacular inning but also surpassed former captain Sourav Ganguly’s 17-year-old milestone, securing his name once again in the record books.
Rohit Sharma’s Batting Brilliance
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma not only bolstered the Indian batting lineup but also achieved a significant milestone. With a remarkable score of 66 runs, he surpassed Sourav Ganguly’s international run tally, becoming the fourth-highest run-scorer for India across all formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Rohit Sharma Surpasses Ganguly’s Legacy
Former captain Ganguly bid farewell to cricket in 2008 after amassing 18,575 runs in 424 matches. In contrast, Rohit Sharma has now accumulated over 18,576 runs in 469 international matches across all formats. In Test cricket alone, Rohit has scored over 3,827 runs in 56 matches, while in ODIs, he has notched up 10,709 runs in 262 matches. Additionally, in T20Is, Rohit has accumulated 3,974 runs in 151 matches.
Despite this outstanding achievement, Rohit Sharma still trails cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid in the international run tally for India. Tendulkar remains at the top with 34,357 runs in 664 matches, followed by Kohli with 26,733 runs in 522 matches and Dravid with 24,208 runs in 509 matches.As Rohit continues to deliver stellar performances on the field, anticipation grows around his future milestones. With consistent excellence across all formats, the cricketing community celebrates Rohit Sharma’s contributions to Indian cricket, eagerly awaiting his future achievements.