In the recent India-England World Cup match which was held in Lucknow, Rohit Sharma reached a significant milestone by completing his 18000th international run in his 477th innings. This achievement aligns him with cricketing icons like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and Virat Kohli.
When India found themselves in a tough spot, scoring just 40 runs with the loss of three wickets in the initial 12 overs, it was Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul who stepped up to steady the team’s performance. Rohit’s swift half-century in 66 deliveries showcased his impressive batting prowess, effectively countering the challenging bowling from Mark Wood and the English team, and allowing India to regain control and build a solid foundation for a remarkable comeback.
However, Rohit’s innings encountered a setback when Adil Rashid’s well-executed googly led to his dismissal at 87, falling short of what could have been his eighth World Cup century by a mere 13 runs.
Rohit Sharma completes 18000 runs in international cricket
Rohit Sharma has been good at playing cricket throughout his career. He has scored 3677 runs in Test matches, 3853 runs in T20 matches, and a big 10470 runs in One-Day Internationals. He has also hit 45 centuries and 98 fifties in international cricket, making him an important and well-known player in Indian cricket.
During the match, Rohit’s use of the Decision Review System (DRS) proved crucial, successfully challenging an LBW decision on 33 that was initially given in favor of Chris Woakes. The review revealed that the ball was headed down the leg stump, granting Rohit a much-needed reprieve.
In 2023, Rohit Sharma, along with other notable batters like Shubman Gill and Pathum Nissanka, achieved the remarkable milestone of scoring over 1000 runs in One-Day Internationals for the fifth time in a single year. This achievement highlights his exceptional consistency and prolific scoring abilities in modern-day cricket, underscoring his significant impact in the sport.
