May 08, 2025
Rohit Sharma’s Test Career: Milestones and Records That Defined His Legacy
Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket, leaving behind a remarkable legacy filled with unforgettable records and performances that redefined the role of an opener for India
Rohit is the only batsman to score twin centuries (176 and 127) on debut as a Test opener, achieved against South Africa in 2019 at Visakhapatnam
Rohit hit 88 sixes in Test cricket, making him second only to Virender Sehwag among Indian players, highlighting his dominance in power-hitting
He was the first Indian to score centuries in all three formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is), a testament to his versatility and consistency
Rohit holds the record for the most sixes in a single Test match, hitting 13 against South Africa in 2019, surpassing Wasim Akram’s record of 12
Between 2019 and 2021, Rohit scored seven consecutive fifty-plus scores in Tests at home, showcasing his reliability in Indian conditions
In 2023, he became the third Indian to hit sixes off the first two balls of a Test innings, achieving this against West Indies in Port of Spain
Rohit was the first Indian batsman to hit centuries in both innings of a Test match as an opener, achieved during his 2019 debut as an opener
Rohit is the only Indian to score a double century (212) in his first series as an opener, achieved against South Africa in 2019
Rohit has the second-best average (53.48) among Indian openers with over 2,500 runs in Tests, underlining his reliability at the top order
Rohit played a key role in India's famous overseas wins, including significant contributions in England and Australia, adapting to tough conditions
Rohit Sharma’s Test career legacy is defined by transformation, resilience, and records that place him among the greatest in Indian cricket history
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