Rohit Sharma Achieves 11,000 ODI Runs Milestone
In a stunning display of talent and perseverance, Rohit Sharma, affectionately known as “Hitman,” reached the remarkable milestone of 11,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during India’s Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This achievement makes him the second-fastest player to reach this landmark, achieving it in just 261 innings.
Record-Breaking Feat
The 37-year-old cricketer needed only 12 runs to hit the coveted mark and accomplished this feat with a glorious boundary off Mustafizur Rahman in the fourth over of India’s chase of 229 runs. With this milestone, Rohit joins an elite group of Indian cricketers, becoming the fourth Indian to surpass 11,000 ODI runs, following legends Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Sourav Ganguly.
Fastest to 11,000 ODI Runs
The list of players who have reached 11,000 ODI runs in the fewest innings is as follows:
- 222 innings – Virat Kohli
- 261 innings – Rohit Sharma
- 276 innings – Sachin Tendulkar
- 286 innings – Ricky Ponting
- 288 innings – Sourav Ganguly
A Look Ahead
Although Rohit was dismissed by Taskin Ahmed in the 10th over after a quickfire 41 off 36 balls, his achievement has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting tournament. As India progresses in the Champions Trophy, fans can look forward to more thrilling performances from their captain.
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