Rohit Sharma is on the brink of a significant milestone as he prepares to lead the Indian men's cricket team in his 100th match as captain. The 36-year-old Nagpur native is expected to achieve this remarkable feat during the World Cup 2023 match against Jos Buttler's England, scheduled for Sunday, October 29, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Rohit Sharma will join an elite group of Indian cricket captains who have reached the century mark in terms of matches led. This exclusive list includes legends like MS Dhoni (332), Mohammad Azharuddin (221), Virat Kohli (213), Sourav Ganguly (196), Kapil Dev (108), and Rahul Dravid (104).
Rohit's journey as captain began in 2017, and since then, he has helmed the team in nine Tests, 39 ODIs, and 51 T20Is. Across formats, he is set to become the seventh Indian captain to achieve this milestone. In the broader context of international cricket, only 49 male cricketers have captained their respective national teams in 100 or more international matches.
Under Rohit Sharma's leadership, India has been in outstanding form in the World Cup 2023, standing on the verge of becoming the first team to secure a semi-final berth. With a flawless record of five victories in five matches, the team has demonstrated clinical excellence across all aspects of the mega event.
The upcoming clash against England presents a favorable opportunity for Rohit's men, as England has been grappling with a serious dip in form. India is also eager to secure a 50-over World Cup victory against England, a feat that hasn't been accomplished since 2003. In 2011, the teams played to a thrilling tie at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
In 2019, England triumphed over India by 31 runs at Edgbaston in Birmingham, despite Rohit Sharma's remarkable 102-run innings. The last Indian victory against England in a 50-over World Cup match dates back to 2003 at the Kingsmead in Durban, where Ashish Nehra's heroics led India to victory.
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