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The prolific Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has etched his name in the annals of cricketing history with numerous remarkable performances throughout his career. The 36-year-old opener made his India debut on June 23, 2007 and has only soared higher since then. He emerged as one of India’s most successful cricketers, with nearly 10,000 runs in his cricketing career, and his journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
As a master of the game, Rohit has proven his mettle across all formats of cricket and stands tall as the fifth-leading run-scorer of India in international cricket. The Mumbai batter has accumulated 3677 runs in 52 Test matches, while his tally in T20Is boasts an impressive 3853 runs in 148 games. Meanwhile, he registered staggering 9,837 runs in 244 ODI matches.
Rohit’s association with the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has also been one of the most significant highlights of his illustrious career. He led the team to victory on multiple occasions, lifting the IPL trophy a record five times as their captain. Despite these outstanding achievements, when asked about the best moments of his career during a media interaction in USA, Rohit humbly chose all his performances in the Indian national team.
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Rohit Sharma picks five best and unforgettable moments of his career:
1) ICC T20 World Cup 2007 triumph
The first moment that stands out in Rohit’s memory is India’s historic victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2007. The inaugural edition of the tournament saw India emerging victorious under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Rohit played a crucial role in the team’s success in the event.
2) Century on Test debut against West Indies
Another unforgettable moment for Rohit was his scintillating century (177) against the West Indies on his Test debut at Kolkata. This innings showcased his ability to adapt to the longer format of the game and marked the beginning of a stellar Test career.
3) Partnership with legendary Sachin Tendulkar in Commonwealth Bank tri-series against Australia
The third-best moment picked by Rohit was one of the most iconic partnerships that was forged between him and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. The pair webbed a 123-run stand in the final of the Commonwealth Bank tri-series against Australia in 2008.
4) Historic win against Australia at Gabba
Indian cricket team’s historic win over Australia at the Gabba in January 2021 was chosen by Rohit as the fourth best part of his career. The triumph was a testament to the team’s resilience and character. Rohit’s inclusion in the Test squad after an injury adds more to the significance of the victory, making it an unforgettable moment in his career.
5) First ODI double century at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
The fifth moment Rohit picked is one of the most remarkable achievements of his cricketing journey. He added his record 264 runs against Sri Lanka in a 50-over game at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens in 2014 into the most cherished moments of his career’s list.
It is worth mentioning that Rohit is the only cricketer in world cricket to register three double hundred in the ODI format, and no other player in the history of cricket has achieved this milestone so far.
