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Rohit Sharma: Fastest Opener to 10,000 ODI Runs!
3 Oct
Summary
- Rohit Sharma achieved 10,000 ODI runs as an opener.
- He is the fastest batter to reach this significant milestone.
- Sharma joins an elite group of cricketing legends.
Rohit Sharma has achieved a significant individual milestone during the ongoing West Indies series. In the third ODI at Mullanpur, Sharma became the fourth batter in history to surpass 10,000 runs as an opener in One Day Internationals. He reached this landmark in an impressive 202 innings, making him the fastest player to achieve this specific feat. Sharma now stands alongside other cricketing greats such as Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Chris Gayle in this exclusive club. The match saw India opting to bat first after winning the toss, but faced early setbacks with the dismissals of captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Ruturaj Gaikwad joined Rohit Sharma at the crease as the team aimed to recover from the initial losses and build a strong total.