Rohit Sharma set to surpass Sourav Ganguly in becoming 3rd fastest to score 9000 ODI runs

India began ir 2020 season with 2-0 T20I series win against Sri Lanka recently. Virat Kohli and co welcome Australia in 3-match ODI series which begins in Mumbai on Tuesday. Team India ODI vice-captain Rohit Sharma, who was rested for series against Lankans, is set to make a return to team on his home ground.

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Ind vs Aus: Rohit Sharma set to break Sourav Ganguly's record 

After a fantastic 2019, Rohit Sharma will look to carry on his form in series against Australia. Indian opener needs just 56 more runs to complete 9000 ODI runs and if he does man to do that, he will be second-fastest batsman to get re and will also overtake former skipper and current BCCI President Sourav Ganguly in list. Currently, Virat Kohli holds record of being fastest Indian batsman to reach 9,000 ODI runs. He achieved it in 194 innings. Rohit Sharma needs one more century to become fourth batsman in list of most centuries in ODI cricket as well. He is currently tied with former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya with 28 centuries.

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Ind vs Aus: Rohit Sharma injury rumours 

On Sunday, speculations started to emerge about Rohit Sharma's participation in first India vs Australia ODI at Wankhede Stadium being in serious doubt. According to multiple reports, Sharma was struck on his right thumb during throwdowns at an Indian practice session and needed physiorapist's attention. BCCI did clarify doubts in some style by posting a video.

Ind vs Aus: Virat Kohli thoughts about 1st ODI 

Team India skipper Virat Kohli stated he is ready to come down batting line-up in order to accommodate trio of Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul. Speaking during pre-match press conference, Virat Kohli said he is t possessive about where he plays and he is willing to change his batting position if it helps team. He opined that eventually, it only benefits team if a batsman is in very good form. more in-form players a team has, y are greater options to choose best combination from. As a result, Kohli hinted at possibility of all 3 openers (Sharma, Dhawan and Rahul) playing in Mumbai.  skipper concluded that it will be interesting to see what balance Indian team wants to take on field. 

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