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 MoreIND vs AUS 4th Test: India look to get close to Australia total in the first innings. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are currently out in the middle at Stumps on Day 2.
Asked about his ex-head coach's assessment on the third Test, Rohit sounded very firm.
The hosts were bowled out for 163 in their second innings, leaving Australia with a target of just 76 runs.
Here is a look at Rohit Sharma's contribution to the Indian ODI side since 2021. We will look at his overall record, record while chasing and while batting first. Read on.
IND vs AUS 2nd Test: KL Rahul managed to score 38 runs in the two test matches of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma opened on KL Rahul's current run.
India vs Australia, Delhi Test: From Rohit Sharma's leadership to India's comeback with the ball in hand, both captain and coach had great things to say about the 2nd Test win.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh had a contradictory opinion than that of Sehwag.
Rohit also complimented the spin-bowling pair of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, saying that leading them was similar to captaining Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc in Australia.
The second Test match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, starting on February 17.
IND vs AUS 1st Test: India dominated the first innings in the Nagpur Test as the batting company complemented the bowlers. Sharma smashed a hundred on Day 2 of the match.
IND vs AUS 1st Test: The first day of the match showed glimpses of assistance to spinners as Australia were first wrapped up for 177 before India finished the day at 77/1. Rohit Sharma smashed a fifty as India trail by 100 runs.
Asked about choosing between Gill and Surya in the playing XI, Rohit expressed that he will have to take a look at the pitch to make that decision.
India is scheduled to host the ODI World Cup later this yera in October-November. They lifted a World Cup trophy back in the year 2011, and have not tasted success in ICC tournaments since their win in the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been stalwarts for the Indian team. Both these batsmen have led the team from the front and as far as their camaraderie goes, it comes across as a strong one
The broadcaster flashed the statistic that it was the Indian skipper's first ton since January 2020, to which Rohit said, 'Everyone was sitting at home because of COVID-19. We hardly played ODIs, I was injured so I played two Tests during that time, so you have to put all of that in perspective.'
IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma was seen pulling Thakur up for a good 10 seconds for his line and length to Devon Conway.
Following their 3-0 vs Sri Lanka in the preceding ODI series, India continued their fine form and blanked New Zealand by the same margin following a 90-run win in the third and final match at the Holkar Stadium, Indore.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: India had earlier defeated New Zealand in the first two ODIs. They have now defeated the Kiwis by 90 runs in the third ODI in Indore.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma has scored his 30th ODI century at Holkar Stadium, Indore. His last ODI century came on January 19, 2020 against Australia in Bangalore
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma displayed a dominant performance in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand in Indore. India were forced to bat after New Zealand won the toss.
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