Rohit Sharma makes history, becoming only the second Indian opener to… | Cricket News

New Delhi: Rohit Sharma On Saturday, he became only the second Indian opener to add another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career. Virender Sehwag To score 16,000 international runs in all formats.The landmark came during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala, with the veteran batsman needing just six runs to enter the exclusive club. Rohit achieved the milestone in his 384th innings for India, having scored 15,994 runs as an opener before the start of play.This feat has made the former Indian captain one of the greatest openers in the history of cricket. Overall, Rohit became only the seventh batsman to cross the 16,000-run mark as an opener in international cricket.Joining the elite group of Opening GratzRohit now stands alongside legendary names like Santh Jayasuriya. Chris GayleDavid Warner, Graeme Smith, Desmond Haynes and Sehwag. Sri Lankan great Jayasuriya tops the chart with 19,298 runs, followed by Gayle (18,867) and Warner (18,744).Sehwag is India’s most prolific opener with 16,119 runs in 400 innings from 332 matches. Rohit’s milestone is all the more remarkable considering this batting icon. Sachin TendulkarDespite scoring more than 34,000 international runs in total, 15,335 runs as an opener fell well short of the 16,000-run club mark.Before Afghanistan ODIs, Rohit had scored 11,577 runs in 282 ODIs, 4,301 runs in 67 Tests and 4,231 runs in 159 T20Is, the latter two formats from which he retired.Another milestone comes in Dharamsala.The day brought yet another remarkable feat for the former Indian captain. When Rohit reached three runs in the innings, he surpassed the South African legend. Jack KellsScored 11,579 runs in ODIs.Kallis scored his runs in 328 ODIs between 1996 and 2014, while Rohit surpassed him in his 283rd ODIs. Rohit is now 8th in the all-time list led by Tendulkar with 18,246 runs.Having already established himself as one of the most devastating white-ball batsmen of his generation, Rohit’s latest feat further cemented his place among the game’s all-time greats.Even after retiring from Tests and T20Is, the 39-year-old continues to touch new heights with his consistency and longevity as records keep falling in Indian colours.