Even though Indian opener Rohit Sharma was full of talent since the beginning of his international career, the Maharashtra batsman discovered the best way to channelize his ability when he was promoted up the order in the Indian cricket team. In the backdrop of India’s second Champions Trophy title in 2013, Rohit found his form continued to impress in the ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batsman scored two centuries, including 209, only the third double in One Day International cricket. Following the remarkable outing, he didn’t just improve as a batsman but developed some leadership skills within his dynamic personality. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit remains the most successful skipper as he has led Mumbai Indians to the title thrice in the cash-rich league. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Mumbai have lifted the IPL trophy in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
Read MoreRohit Sharma said both Chahal and Kuldeep have adapted according to the conditions and match situations.
The vice-captain said that the team's strategies won't change much from the last year when they defeated New Zealand 3-2 in a five-match series.
In the limited overs format, India defeated West Indies 3-1 in their backyard, they whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0 in the island nation and decimated Australia 4-1.
Rohit's 296 runs in the series, which included a 125 in the last match in Nagpur, contributed significantly to India's convincing victory over the world champions.
Rohit he said he likes to bat alongside Rahane, who got to play in the series due to the absence of Shikhar Dhawan.
Rohit, who is coming off a good ODI tour of Sri Lanka where he scored 302 runs including two centuries and a 50, said he hoped to continue the good form against the visiting Australians.
Rohit's supple wrists and sublime strokeplay may be a delight for fans but there is a lot of homework involved.
However, no Indian bowler figure in the top-10 list. Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar (13th) is the lone Indian in top 15.
The dashing opener did not get to play in the Test series and is keen to make amends in the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting on Sunday in Dambulla.
Sharma underwent a thigh surgery in London back in November. He had returned to competitive cricket in the Indian Premier League held in April-May.
Team India members were seen chilling out and having some down time after their emphatic victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the three-match series at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Regular opener Lokesh Rahul is down with flu and has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
The national selectors specifically rested Rohit for the West Indies tour in order to keep him fresh for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
WWE Superstar Triple H kept his promise and gifted a special WWE Championship Belt to Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma for winning the 10th season of the IPL.
Since scoring that famous triple-hundred against England in Chennai, Karun Nair failed with the bat in his next four Test innings vs Australia. He made scores of 26, 0, 23 and 5 respectively.
India will play the first Test at Galle from July 26, followed by the second Test at Colombo from August 3 and the final Test at Kandy from August 12.
India vs Bangladesh: Set a victory target of 265 by Bangladesh, India never looked in danger as Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten 123 for his 11th ODI hundred and was accompanied at the finish by captain Virat Kohli (96 not out).
After scoring a big hundred versus Bangladesh in the second semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2017, 'Man of the Match' - Rohit Sharma is up for the challenge against arch-rivals Pakistan.
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Shikhar Dhawan notched up his tenth ODI hundred in India's second group fixture against SL in ICC Champions Trophy 2017 at Kennington Oval, London. The Delhi batsman brought up his third century in the prestigious ICC event.
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