বিশাখাপত্তনমে চতুর্থ ভারতীয় ব্যাটার হিসাবে ইতিহাসে লিখলেন ‘হিটম্যান’

Joining India’s Most Elite Batting Club

With this milestone, Rohit now stands alongside:

Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli

Rahul Dravid

Rohit reached the landmark in just 538 innings, showcasing a remarkable combination of consistency, an average above 42, and a superb strike rate—numbers that surpass many other members of the 20,000-run club.

India’s Top Run-Scorers in International Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar – 34,357 runs (664 matches)

Virat Kohli – 27,910 runs (556 matches)

Rahul Dravid – 24,064 runs (504 matches)

Rohit Sharma – 20,580 runs (505 matches)

Sourav Ganguly – 18,433 runs

MS Dhoni – 17,092 runs

Rohit also has 50 international hundreds, the third most by an Indian.

A White-Ball Giant

A dominant force in limited-overs cricket, Rohit has amassed:

11,000+ ODI runs

4,300+ Test runs

4,231 T20I runs (India’s highest in the format)

Since making his ODI debut in 2007, Rohit’s journey has been defined by transformation. Initially inconsistent and often under pressure to retain his spot, he blossomed after moving to the top of the order in 2013.

Record-Breaker and Modern-Day Great

Rohit has rewritten the record books:

The only player with three ODI double centuries

Holder of the highest individual ODI score — 264 vs Sri Lanka (2014)

Five centuries in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the most in a single edition

His aggressive style revolutionized India’s white-ball batting. He led India to the 2023 ODI World Cup final, and although the title slipped away, he redeemed himself by guiding India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Mt. 2⃣0⃣k

Congratulations to Rohit Sharma on becoming just the 4th Indian cricketer to amass 2⃣0⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ runs in international cricket

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Test Renaissance

Rohit’s Test career witnessed a dramatic resurgence after he began opening in 2019. He flourished across two World Test Championship cycles, becoming one of the most reliable Test openers in world cricket before retiring from the format in 2025 after a dip in form.

A Legend in the Final Phase of His Career

Now past 35 but still performing at the highest level, Rohit continues to thrive under pressure. His career is a testament to perseverance: extraordinary talent backed by maturity, adaptability, and the ability to deliver when it matters most.

There remains one unfulfilled dream — the ODI World Cup title, which he may get another shot at in 2027. Given his current form, dropping him seems almost unimaginable.

With 20,000 international runs, Rohit Sharma is not just a prolific run-scorer—he is a transformative figure in Indian cricket. His dominance in white-ball formats, his record-shattering innings, and his leadership have secured his place among India’s all-time greats. His journey reminds us that while many have talent, only true legends rise above pressure to define an era.

Century in Just 69 Balls – Head Steals the Show

Opening for Australia, Travis Head applied pressure on the English bowlers from the very beginning. He completed his century in just 69 balls, smashing 16 fours and 4 sixes. Eventually dismissed for 123, Head was not only content with the century but also claimed multiple records in the process.

Five Major Records by Travis Head

Third-Fastest Century by an Australian

Head’s 69-ball century makes him the third-fastest Australian batsman to reach three figures. Before him, Adam Gilchrist scored a 57-ball century (2006, England) and Jack Gregory a 67-ball century (1921, South Africa).

Fastest Century in a Fourth Innings

Batting in the fourth innings of a Test is always challenging. Yet Head made it look easy, achieving the fastest century in a fourth innings in history.

First Opener to Hit 4 Sixes in an Ashes Innings

Head now holds the record for hitting four sixes in a single innings as an opener in Ashes history, showcasing his dominance over England’s pace attack.

Matching Steve Smith’s Record

With this innings, Head has now scored 14 centuries in 143 innings, putting him on par with Steve Smith, who made 14 centuries in 160 innings.

Highest Strike Rate While Chasing in a Test

Head’s strike rate during the chase was 148.19, breaking the previous record held by Johnny Bairstow (147.82, New Zealand 2022).

কুলদীপ ঝলকে থমকাল দক্ষিণ আফ্রিকা! পন্থের নেতৃত্বে ঘুরে দাঁড়াল ভারত

South Africa finished the day at 247/6. Just as they were approaching 250, India’s bowlers tightened the screws and slowed the Proteas’ progress. Tristan Stubbs top-scored with 49, while skipper Temba Bavuma contributed 41.

After the Eden Gardens defeat, India made two changes due to injuries: Shubman Gill and Axar Patel were ruled out. Sai Sudharsan and Nitish Kumar Reddy came into the side. Most notably, Rishabh Pant made his debut as India’s Test captain.

In the morning session, some early swing troubled Markram and Rickelton as they faced Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Markram survived a dropped catch but was eventually bowled by Bumrah. India’s second breakthrough came just before lunch—Kuldeep dismissed Rickelton, with captain Pant taking a sharp catch behind the stumps.

However, young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy struggled, often losing his line and length, which piled additional pressure on Pant and the bowlers. Meanwhile, Stubbs and Bavuma settled in and built a steady partnership. Ravindra Jadeja was introduced late, but the move paid off—Yashasvi Jaiswal pouched a brilliant diving catch to remove Bavuma.

Kuldeep Yadav struck again to dismiss Stubbs for 49, with KL Rahul safely taking the catch at slip. Siraj then removed Tony de Zorzi (28) with the new ball just before bad light, as the batter edged to Pant.

At stumps, Senuran Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne remained unbeaten at the crease.