New Delhi, Sep 14: On an important Tuesday, India cricketer Rohit Sharma etched his name in the history of the game by crossing the remarkable milestone of 10,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket. The astonishing feat came during a thrilling Asia Cup Super 4 match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. At 36, Rohit has embarked on a remarkable journey since his ODI debut in 2007, rising from a middle-order batsman to the fastest opener to reach the coveted 8,000-run mark.
In the early stages of his career, Rohit Sharma was struggling with the complexities of international cricket. It was a pivotal moment when the great Indian captain MS Dhoni recognized the potential hidden within Rohit and elevated him to the role of an opening batsman. Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, known for his astute insights, underlined the crucial role Dhoni played in shaping Rohit’s career. Gambhir reflected on Dhoni’s transformational decision to promote Rohit higher up the batting order, a choice that would ultimately redefine Indian cricket.
Gambhir said, “MS Dhoni as a caption consistently supported Rohit during his early struggles. If Rohit wants to leave a legacy behind him, not just in terms of his batting record but as a captain, a lot depends on him.” How he guides and empowers the next generation of cricketers.” Added. Notably, Rohit Sharma has joined an elite league of Indian cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, and MS Dhoni as the sixth player to score 10,000 or more runs in ODI cricket.
