Rohit Sharma becomes first-ever opener with this record in Tests
Openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal helped India set new records in the ongoing 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Kanpur's Green Park. The duo hammered the Bangladesh bowlers as India completed their 100 in just 10.1 overs in the first innings. Besides, Rohit became the first-ever opener to slam two sixes off their first two balls in a Test. He attained the feat on Day 4 after rain had washed out two consecutive days.
Rohit's aggressive approach thrills cricket fans
Rohit kicked off India's record-breaking performance in style, smashing two sixes off the very first two balls. He started with a massive strike down the ground off Khaled Ahmed, followed by another over deep mid-wicket. Although Rohit was dismissed in the fourth over, his blitzkrieg start set the tone for India.
Fastest fifty, hundred in Test cricket
India's aggressive batting strategy paid off as they raced to 50 runs in just 18 balls, now the fastest-ever team half-century in Test cricket. This achievement surpassed the two-month-old record of England against the West Indies. However, Rohit's thrilling performance was cut short when he was bowled out by Mehidy Hasan Miraz after scoring an 11-ball 23 (4s-1, 6s-3).
Rohit eyes this record
Rohit is closing in on a massive record in Test cricket. He is set to become the batter with most sixes for India in the format. Rohit, with 87 maximums, is only behind Virender Sehwag, who retired with 90 maximums.
