'Elegance is often misinterpreted': Ex-India player shares praise on Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma registered ar feat as Indian skipper brought up his 10000 ODI runs against Sri Lanka in an Asia Cup Super Four fixture. Indian skipper became sixth Indian player to record this monumental feat. Rohit took just 241 innings to achieve this feat and thus became second fastest player ever to breach 10000 run mark.

3 things you need to kw

• Rohit Sharma is second fastest ever to reach 10000 runs in ODIs
• Indian skipper is currently placed 15th in top run getter list
• In ODIs, Rohit also has three double hundreds to his name

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Rohit Sharma lodged ar record against Sri Lanka

Despite his record, he failed to back up his performance against Pakistan and fell pretty cheaply. However, player etched his name forever in history books as he is also sixth highest run getter for Team India in limited over format. This Asia Cup should serve as a preparatory st for upcoming ICC ODI World Cup which is hovering over horizon. 

During his innings, Indian captain also went past a significant personal milestone, becoming sixth Indian batsmen to score 10000 runs in ODIs. landmark came in a befitting fashion too, as Rohit lifted pacer Kasun Rajita over his he for a majestic six.

Mohamm Kaif lauded Rohit Sharma's efforts on social media

Mohamm Kaif lauded Rohit Sharma's effort as former Indian batsman took to social media to heap praises on player. player posted on X, "His lazy elegance is often misinterpreted but Rohit Sharma is a modern day great. Entertainer, match-winner, record breaker, six hitter and a great captain. Congrats on crossing 10k champ. @ImRo45"

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Or Indian batsmen to reach mark are: Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Indeed, a magnificent company to be in! However, introduction of Wellal changed whole complexion of game, as spinner halted Indian batsmen's early charge.

(With PTI inputs)