Rohit Sharma has come a long way from being a talented underperformer to the best opener in ODI cricket at the moment. Known for his lazy elegance, he was considered one of the brightest prospect in Indian Cricket when he arrived on international scene. However, the first few years didn”t go according to the plan. But still, the team management persisted with him and are reaping bountiful dividends now.
The thing that separates Rohit Sharma from others is the oozing class. He doesn”t come from the school of ruthless hitters of the cricket ball, like Dhoni. He has got the element of Charisma that captivates everyone when he caresses sixes.
Here are 10 unique Rohit Sharma stats that will leave you baffled
– by Atharva Apte
1) Since October 2013, Rohit has scored 10 120 plus scores in ODI cricket which are most by any player. Second on the list are Kohli and Amla (7)
2) Since October 2013 he has hit 100 sixes, 25% of his sixes have come in double centuries.
3) He averages 54 as an opener which is the highest average for anyone opening the batting.
4) He is the only Indian to feature in Dhoni”s 100th, 200th, and 300th ODI.
5) India doesn”t play a test until November which will mean Rohit will be the only cricketer to score more than 10 ODI hundreds but not a single test hundred after November 2013.
6) His average in Indian wins when he scores the century is 300.
7) Between his second and third ODI hundred, there was a gap of 3 years 4 months and 17 days.
8) He has scored hundreds in MSD and Yuvi”s 300th ODI.
9) Since becoming the captain of Mumbai Indians, he ODI average has gone up to 57 from 30.
10) His first ODI wicket was Chris Gayle. Both wear the same shirt no. (45)
– by Atharva Apte