Rohit Sharma’s latest decision to quit Test cricket has brought an end to an era for Indian cricket. A lifetime of breathtaking performances and awe-inspiring records, Rohit Sharma has left a permanent mark on the game. As he says goodbye to the red-ball format, let’s see 7 of the greatest records held by Rohit Sharma in Test cricket that speak about his amazing journey and contribution towards Indian cricket.
Rohit Sharma’s Twin Centuries on Test Debut as Opener
Possibly the greatest moment of Rohit Sharma’s Test career occurred when he scored twin centuries as an opener during his debut test. This momentous occasion came against South Africa in 2019 at Visakhapatnam, where Rohit scored 176 and 127 runs between the two innings. This display not only signified the beginning of his evolution as a prolific opener but also provided the template for the records that he would proceed to break.
Second-Most Sixes by an Indian in Test Cricket
Rohit Sharma’s assertive batting approach in Test cricket has established him as a different kind of force at the top of the order. With 88 sixes (as of May 2025), he is second behind only Virender Sehwag (91) on the list of most sixes by an Indian in Test cricket. Rohit’s ease in clearing the boundary added a thrilling and aggressive element to the classic game, revolutionizing the role of an opener in contemporary Test cricket.
First Indian to Score Centuries in All Three Formats
Rohit Sharma’s flexibility across formats is one of his biggest strengths, and he became the first Indian cricketer to have centuries in all three formats Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. This achievement speaks volumes about his versatility and consistency, placing him among the most well-rounded cricketers to have represented India. His success in Test cricket, coupled with his ODI and T20I statistics, has turned him into a global cricketing icon.
Rohit Sharma’s Record of Hitting Most Sixes by a Player in One Test Match
Rohit Sharma asserted his dominance in the longest version of the game in the first Test against South Africa in October 2019 at Visakhapatnam, where he hit a record 13 sixes in two innings the highest by any player in a single Test match. This record-breaking achievement not only shattered Wasim Akram’s 12 sixes record that stood the test of time but also announced Rohit’s smooth entry into the role of a Test opener, translating his experience from white-ball into the red-ball universe.
Seven Consecutive 50+ Scores at Home
Rohit’s home comfort was highlighted between October 2019 and February 2021, when he became the first batsman to achieve seven straight fifty-plus scores in Test matches on Indian soil. This incredible run included Tests against South Africa, Bangladesh, and England with games played in Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Kolkata, and Chennai and was indicative not only of his mastery of spin-friendly conditions but also of his maturing temperament as a consistent top-order presence in India’s Test ranks.
Sixes in First Two Balls of a Test Innings
In a bold and unusual show, Rohit Sharma joined only the third Indian batsman to score sixes off the first two balls of a Test innings in the second Test against the West Indies in July 2023 at Port of Spain, Trinidad. The aggressive start went against the conventional caution of Test openers and reflected Rohit’s signature aggression a declaration of intent that set the tone early in a game as much about patience and discipline as it is.
Rohit Sharma’s Legacy of Records and Impact
Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket makes his legacy the sum of all these remarkable accomplishments. His development from an inconsistent middle-order player to one of the greatest Test openers is such a run of record-shattering achievements.
Rohit might be walking away from Test cricket, but his contribution to the format will be remembered for years, securing his spot in the gallery of Indian cricket legends.
