Rohit Sharma set to complete 20,000 runs in international cricket
Rohit Sharma is set to lead the Indian cricket team in the impending Test season at home. India's forthcoming season will commence with two Tests against Bangladesh. The home side will then host New Zealand for three Tests before taking part in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Rohit would aim to continue his fine form as he closes in on 20,000 international runs.
Rohit aims to join these legends
As of now, Rohit has racked up 19,234 runs from 483 matches across formats at an average of 43.31. His tally includes 48 tons. Rohit is only behind Sachin Tendulkar (34,357), Virat Kohli (26,942), and Rahul Dravid (24,208) in terms of international runs among Indians. Rohit would look to enter the elite club in the upcoming season.
Rohit eyes 50-century mark
As mentioned, Rohit has 48 centuries to his name across formats. He is set to become only the third Indian with 50+ international tons. Tendulkar (100) and Kohli (80) are ahead of Rohit.
A look at Rohit's international numbers
Rohit has emerged as the one of the most audacious openers across formats. In a career spanning over 15 years, he has amassed 10,866, 4,231, and 4,137 runs in ODI, T20I, and Test cricket, respectively. Rohit has 31 centuries alone in the 50-over format. His ODI tally also includes a record three double-centuries. Rohit also owns the highest-ever score in ODIs (264).
Rohit can attain another feat
Rohit could become only the fourth Indian batter with over 9,000 international runs at home. He owns 8,679 runs at over 50 in this regard. Rohit is only behind Tendulkar (14,192), Kohli (11,989), and Dravid (9,004) on this list.
