T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma joins MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in elite list, becomes fifth Indian captain to....

Rohit Sharma has made history by becoming the fifth captain of the Indian cricket team to achieve a significant milestone. The accomplished batsman has surpassed 5,000 runs as captain across all formats. This remarkable feat was accomplished during India's semi-final match against England at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, held at Providence Stadium in Guyana.

Rohit reached this milestone with his 24th run in the intense contest. He now joins the esteemed company of Virat Kohli (12,883), MS Dhoni (11,207), Mohammad Azharuddin (8,095), and Sourav Ganguly (7,643) in the elite group of captains with over 5,000 runs for Team India. According to ESPNcricinfo, Rohit currently boasts 1,876* runs as captain in T20Is from 62 matches.

5000-plus runs as India captain across formats

12883 - Virat Kohli

11207 - MS Dhoni

8095 - Mohammad Azharuddin

7643 - Sourav Ganguly

5013* - Rohit Sharma

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Rohit has amassed 2,047 runs at an impressive average of 55.32. In Test cricket, the seasoned opener has accumulated 1,090 runs at a solid average of 41.92.

Rohit's captaincy record also includes an impressive tally of 11 centuries and 29 fifties across formats. Notably, he has hit over 100 sixes as captain in both T20Is and ODIs, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess and leadership skills on the field.

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