IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma scripts history, shatters MS Dhoni's record by winning Player of the Series award against Australia

India star batter Rohit Sharma played a stunning knock of 121* and guided the team to a dominant 9-wicket victory in the third and final ODI of the series. This magnificent performance saw the 38-year-old not only become the highest run-scorer of the series, but also win the Player of the Series award.

Rohit won the award at the age of 38 years and 178 days, becoming India's eldest player to win the accolade. He broke the record that was previously held by MS Dhoni, who won the award at the age of 37 years and 194 days. He finished the series with a total of 202 runs under his name from just three matches.

Rohit wins POTS and POTM awards

Notably, Rohit not only won the Player of the Series award, but was also adjudged the Player of the Match for his scintillating performance. After winning the accolades in the post-match presentation, Rohit remarked that despite the 2-1 defeat to Australia in the series, the Men in Blue will take home a lot of positives.

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"You expect tough conditions in Australia. Quality bowlers. Gotta understand things and try your best. Haven't played for a long time, good prep. Slightly confident coming in. We couldn't win the series - will still take a lot of positives. Young side, there will be a lot of learnings for them. When I came into the squad, I remember how seniors helped us, it's now our job to do the same," Rohit said.

"Never easy playing in Australia, just abroad. We need to share our experience, help them create game plans. I still go back to basics in Australia all these years. It's something I need to pass on. I love playing in Australia in general. I've had a decent memory in SCG - great pitch, ground and crowd. I love doing what I do and hope to continue to do that," he added.

Who will India face next in ODIs?

Meanwhile, Rohit is expected to be in action in India's next ODI assignment that will be a three-match home series against South Africa and will commence from November 30. This will be the Men in Blue's final one-day assignment of the year before they tour the New Zealand in January, 2026 for a white-ball tour that will include of another three-match series.