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

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

3 things you need to know

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

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Rohit Sharma lodged another record against Sri Lanka

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

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

Mohammad Kaif lauded Rohit Sharma's efforts on social media

Mohammad Kaif lauded Rohit Sharma's effort as the former Indian batsman took to social media to heap praises on the player. The 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"

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

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 12, 2023

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

(With PTI inputs)