Rohit shared an emotional message on completing 15 years in international cricket
Team India captain Rohit Sharma took to social media to share a heartfelt message on completing 15 years in international cricket. Rohit has completed his 15 years in international cricket for India. He made his ODI debut for the national team on this day in 2007 against Ireland in Belfast. Although he did not get a chance to bat in that match, he would become a mainstay of Indian batting in the years to come.
“Hello everyone, today I complete 15 years of international cricket since I made my debut for India. What a journey it has been, definitely one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I just thank all of them I want to give a special thanks to all who have been a part of this journey and to those who helped me become the player I am today. For all the cricket lovers, fans and critics it is your love and support for the team. Gets us over those hurdles. Come to the fore. Thank you, RS,” the star Indian batsman said in his message.
In my favorite jersey pic.twitter.com/ctT3ZJzbPc – Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 23, 2022
Starting primarily as a middle-order batsman for India, Rohit impressed on several occasions and won a few games for India, but in 2013 his advancement as an opener turned his career around. .
After reaching the starting position, he became one of the greatest and most consistent batsmen of this generation, scoring three double centuries in ODIs, becoming the only batsman to do so. He formed a highly successful opening pair with Shikhar Dhawan.
In 230 ODIs, Sharma has scored 9,283 runs at an average of 48.60. His highest score in the format is 264. He has scored 29 centuries and 44 half-centuries in the 50-over format. He won the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award in 2019. He is part of the team that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.
In 45 Tests, Sharma has scored 3,137 runs at an average of 46.13. His best score in the format is 2012. Sharma has eight centuries and 14 half-centuries with the bat in the longest format of the game. In the T20I format, Sharma has featured in 125 games for India. He has scored 3,313 runs in the shortest format of the game at an average of 32.48. His best individual score in the format is 118. He has scored four centuries and 26 half-centuries in this format for India. He is part of the 2007 T20 World Cup winning team.
He was also named among Wisden’s five cricketers of the year in their 2022 edition. In the same year, he was named as India’s all-format captain.