ICC's player of 2019 Rohit Sharma could surpass Sachin, Sourav & Lara's record in 3rd ODI

After a comprehensive win against Australia in second ODI at Rajkot, India would be happy with ir all-round performance to level series. However, a cloud of concern surrounded team as openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma sustained injuries during match. However, skipper Virat Kohli seemed confident of Rohit Sharma's recovery and was positive that Mumbai-lad would be fit eugh to open in series finale. 

As India look to seal series, opener Rohit Sharma, if deemed fit, would look forward to cruise past likes of Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara to become third-fastest batsman to 9000 ODI runs. Mumbai-lad needs just 4 runs to breach 9000 ODI runs mark and if he does it in next innings i.e. his 216th, he would move past Sourav Ganguly who took 228 innings and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar who took 235 innings. Indian skipper Virat Kohli is current record holder who achieved feat in 194 innings followed by AB de Villiers who took 205 innings to reach 9000-ODI runs. 

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Skipper Kohli positive of Rohit's return

BCCI on Saturday anunced that Sharma and Dhawan were progressing well and a call on ir participation in third and final ODI in Bengaluru will be taken right before match. Shikhar Dhawan, who missed out on a deserving century at Rajkot, was hit on ribs during his innings and did t take field during Australia's chase. Rohit Sharma, on or hand, sustained a shoulder injury as he landed awkwardly on his left shoulder while fielding in deep. 

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Skipper Virat Kohli was, however, positive about Rohit Sharma's return for final ODI after match ended. Speaking at post-match presentation, Kohli said Rohit is expected to be fit for final ODI which will be played in Bangalore on Sunday. "Rohit's left shoulder has popped out of few times, and he should be good to go in next game," he said.

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