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Rohit Sharma Set to Make History in 500th International Match

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Rohit Sharma's return to international cricket after a seven-month hiatus comes with a historic landmark - he will feature in his 500th international match across formats, making him the 11th man in history to achieve this feat. The 38-year-old Rohit will become the fifth Indian to reach this milestone, following in the footsteps of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rahul Dravid. This achievement comes amidst his remarkable career, which has seen him notch up 49 centuries and 108 fifties, contributing to a total of 19,700 runs at an average of 42.18.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rohit Sharma will become only the 11th man in history to appear in 500 international matches, making him the fifth Indian to achieve this feat after Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rahul Dravid.
  • Rohit's achievement comes after 18 years since his first appearance for the Men in Blue in an ODI in Ireland in June 2007.
  • In his 499 career matches to date, Rohit has notched up 49 centuries and 108 fifties, contributing to a total of 19,700 runs at an average of 42.18.
  • Rohit is also on the cusp of breaking several other records in Australia, where he remains India's highest run-getter against the hosts in all ODI cricket.
  • The Mumbaikar is only 10 runs away from becoming the fifth visiting batter to record 1000 ODI runs against the Aussies Down Under.
  • Rohit requires only eight sixes to break Shahid Afridi's record for the most maximums in ODI cricket and concurrently become the highest six-hitter in all formats.
  • The hitman is also only 300 runs short of becoming the fourth Indian after Tendulkar, Kohli, and Dravid to complete 20,000 international runs.

Statistics:

  • Rohit Sharma has played 499 international matches, scoring 19,700 runs at an average of 42.18 with 49 centuries and 108 fifties.
  • He is 18 years into his ODI career, making it the second-longest men's one-day career among all Indians, only behind Tendulkar's career span of 22 years and 91 days.
  • Rohit is only 10 runs away from becoming the fifth visiting batter to record 1000 ODI runs against Australia Down Under.
  • Rohit requires only eight sixes to break Shahid Afridi's record for the most maximums in ODI cricket and concurrently become the highest six-hitter in all formats.
  • Rohit is 300 runs short of becoming the fourth Indian after Tendulkar, Kohli, and Dravid to complete 20,000 international runs.

Sources:

  • Contify.com
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.

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