Asia Cup 2023

'Hit-man Sharma' - Fans react as Rohit Sharma becomes 2nd fastest to reach 10,000 ODI runs

Rohit became the second fastest batter to reach the milestone of 10000 runs only after the former India captain Virat Kohli

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'Hit-man Sharma' - Fans react as Rohit Sharma becomes 2nd fastest to reach 10,000 ODI runs

India captain Rohit Sharma is undeniably one of the premier batsmen in international cricket, capable of dominating even the finest bowlers on his best days. Throughout his career representing India, Rohit Sharma has solidified his reputation as one of the most intimidating and prolific batters globally, a status reflected in his impressive records.

The 36-year-old recently achieved another significant career milestone, surpassing 10,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket during India's Super Four stage encounter against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023. The India skipper has displayed excellent form in the Asia Cup 2023, emerging as a key figure for India. While he did not leave a significant mark against Pakistan in the group stage, he has consistently piled on the runs since then. His performance against Nepal, where he scored an unbeaten 74 runs off 59 balls, was exceptional. Additionally, he contributed 56 runs off 49 deliveries against Pakistan in the Super Four stage.

Rohit's partnership with Shubman Gill played a pivotal role in India's ability to set a substantial total against Pakistan, ultimately resulting in a convincing 228-run victory. Their remarkable batting performances powered India to a commanding total of 356 runs in the first innings, and India secured the win with a superb display in the bowling department.

Let us look at how Twitter has reacted: 

 

Rohit Sharma achieved the feat in 241 innings

The legendary India batter’s achievement of surpassing 10,000 runs in ODI cricket is impressive considering he is the second-fastest player to reach this milestone. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar is the third-fastest to achieve this feat, doing so in 259 innings.

In contrast, Rohit Sharma reached the remarkable milestone in just 241 innings, securing the second position. Topping the list is Virat Kohli, who accomplished the remarkable feat in just 205 innings, solidifying his status as the fastest player to reach 10,000 ODI runs.

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