Indian cricket veteran Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from red-ball cricket on Wednesday, May 7. The right-handed batter has been an integral part of the Indian setup for several years, breaking multiple records and earning a reputation as one of the finest openers. The 38-year-old had already stepped away from the T20I format and confirmed that he would continue to be available for One Day Internationals (ODIs).
He is known for his calm leadership, aggressive stroke play, and the elegant pull shot that has fetched him countless runs. His ability to lead from the front and anchor innings has inspired his teammates and a new generation of cricketers across the country. His legacy as a leader and opener will be remembered as one of the most influential in Indian cricket.
Three things that come to mind when we hear Rohit Sharma’s name-
3. The Hitman
The legendary player is nicknamed ‘Hitman’ by fans and is regarded as one of the most explosive and consistent batters in limited-overs cricket. The Nagpur-born cricketer built a stellar career by scoring at a rapid pace and breaking several long-standing records.
Sharma is the only player in history to have scored three double centuries in ODIs. His first came against Australia, where he scored 209 runs. He followed it up with an astonishing 264 against Sri Lanka, which is still the highest individual score in ODI history, and later scored an unbeaten 208* against the same opposition in 2017.
The opener also holds the record for the most centuries in a single ODI World Cup edition. During the 2019 tournament in England, he smashed five centuries and garnered 648 runs in nine innings at an outstanding average of 81.00, which made him one of the greatest white-ball cricketers of all time.
