Indian skipper Rohit Sharma etched his name in cricket history during the T20 World Cup semi-final against England. He achieved the remarkable feat of scoring 5,000 runs while captaining the Indian national team. This accomplishment puts him in an elite club alongside legends like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Sourav Ganguly.
Rohit Sharma clocks big milestone
Sharma reached this milestone at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday, June 27. He comes into this crucial knockout match fresh off a blistering 92-run knock against Australia, showcasing his impressive form. Currently leading the charge for India, he's the team's top scorer in the tournament with over 200 runs and three well-deserved half-centuries.
Rohit Sharma Anchors India After Early Setbacks
With the early dismissals of Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant in the crucial T20 World Cup semi-final against England, the responsibility fell on captain Rohit Sharma's shoulders. The veteran batsman displayed excellent composure, adapting well to the challenging pitch. His brilliant half-century has put India in a strong position. This is a familiar role for Rohit Sharma. Ever since taking charge, he's impressed as both captain and batsman across all formats. He's known for his aggressive starts, and in this World Cup, he's led by example, providing his team with a solid foundation in almost every match.
Clearly, Rohit is hungry for success. He'll be looking to build on his knock and guide India to a historic T20 World Cup victory.
Rohit Sharma joins elite list
Rohit Sharma's captaincy continues to blossom as he surpasses 5,000 runs at the helm of the Indian team. This achievement grants him entry into an exclusive club of Indian captains with the most runs scored while leading the national side. Virat Kohli reigns supreme at the top of the list with a staggering 12,883 runs. MS Dhoni follows closely behind with 11,207 runs. Legends like Mohammad Azharuddin (8,095 runs) and Sourav Ganguly (7,643 runs) also feature prominently. Rohit Sharma's accomplishment places him alongside these greats, surpassing notable names like Sachin Tendulkar (4,508 runs), Rahul Dravid (4,394 runs), Sunil Gavaskar (4,151 runs), and Kapil Dev (2,928 runs).
Indian captains with most International runs
12883 - Virat Kohli
11207 - MS Dhoni
8095 - Mohammad Azharuddin
7643 - Sourav Ganguly
5013* - Rohit Sharma
4508 - Sachin Tendulkar
4394 - Rahul Dravid
4151 - Sunil Gavaskar
2928 - Kapil Dev
Later, India ended up beating England by 68 runs to storm into T20 World Cup final.
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