Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma could script history in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies as he tries to end India's drought of titles in the shortest format while targeting a rare feat. Rohit, one of the best players of the current generation, could become the first captain in the history of the game to lead a side to the ODI World Cup, World Test Championship and the T20 World Cup final if India is successful in reaching the summit clash. However, it is Rohit’s off-field rise that has also caught the eye of fans and the internet as we decode him and why he is one of the big brand names in Indian sports.

<h2>Decoding Rohit Sharma as a brand</h2>

With more than 38 million followers on Instagram, Rohit has one of the highest followers in the Indian sports fraternity. The followers account goes past 100 million when all the social media platforms like X and Facebook are included.

Currently, Rohit endorses nearly 30 brands which include various industries, showcasing his broad appeal and preference among Indian audiences. His portfolio includes sectors like sportswear, FMCG, BFSI, real estate, quick-delivery platforms, Fantasy sport, edtech, fintech, healthcare and wellness and exploring travel and&nbsp;hospitality, auto&nbsp;and pipes among others, highlighting his versatile influence.

It is&nbsp;reported that multiple endorsements done by Rohit see him earn more than INR 1 billion (approx. $12&nbsp;million) every annum,&nbsp;making him a big brand name in Indian sports.

According to a report from the Economic Times, Rohit annually earns INR 70 million ($837,885) from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) annual contract while also pocketing INR 160 million ($1.92 million) from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The same report also adds Rohit has an estimated wealth of $22 million, making him one of the richest cricketers on the planet.

In total, the Mumbai-based player earns in the region of $15-20 million which makes him one of the wealthiest and highest-paid players in the world.&nbsp;

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“Rohit Sharma has been one of the most sought-after celebrities in the endorsement space, with brands looking at the impact that he has across the country and also globally. Brands across categories seek Rohit as he possesses great affinity with their consumers and has demonstrated values and purpose as an individual, which resonate very strongly with the brands he endorsed, as an individual, family man, captain and teammate,” Nikhil Bardia, head of Rise Worldwide stated.

Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma could script history in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies as he tries to end India's drought of titles in the shortest format while targeting a rare feat.

Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma could script history in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies as he tries to end India's drought of titles in the shortest format while targeting a rare feat. Rohit, one of the best players of the current generation, could become the first captain in the history of the game to lead a side to the ODI World Cup, World Test Championship and the T20 World Cup final if India is successful in reaching the summit clash. However, it is Rohit’s off-field rise that has also caught the eye of fans and the internet as we decode him and why he is one of the big brand names in Indian sports. Decoding Rohit Sharma as a brand With more than 38 million followers on Instagram, Rohit has one of the highest followers in the Indian sports fraternity. The followers account goes past 100 million when all the social media platforms like X and Facebook are included. Currently, Rohit endorses nearly 30 brands which include various industries, showcasing his broad appeal and preference among Indian audiences. His portfolio includes sectors like sportswear, FMCG, BFSI, real estate, quick-delivery platforms, Fantasy sport, edtech, fintech, healthcare and wellness and exploring travel and hospitality, auto and pipes among others, highlighting his versatile influence. It is reported that multiple endorsements done by Rohit see him earn more than INR 1 billion (approx. $12 million) every annum, making him a big brand name in Indian sports. According to a report from the Economic Times, Rohit annually earns INR 70 million ($837,885) from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) annual contract while also pocketing INR 160 million ($1.92 million) from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The same report also adds Rohit has an estimated wealth of $22 million, making him one of the richest cricketers on the planet. In total, the Mumbai-based player earns in the region of $15-20 million which makes him one of the wealthiest and highest-paid players in the world. ALSO READ | Serie A: Paulo Fonseca named new AC Milan coach, succeeds Stefano Pioli at helm “Rohit Sharma has been one of the most sought-after celebrities in the endorsement space, with brands looking at the impact that he has across the country and also globally. Brands across categories seek Rohit as he possesses great affinity with their consumers and has demonstrated values and purpose as an individual, which resonate very strongly with the brands he endorsed, as an individual, family man, captain and teammate,” Nikhil Bardia, head of Rise Worldwide stated.

Explained: How Rohit Sharma scores off the field and why he is a brand in Indian cricket

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had a monumental Day 2 of the Dharamsala Test after he smashed his 12th Test ton against England on Friday (Mar 8). Having made a good start to his innings on Day 1 of the Dharamsala Test, Rohit got to his hundred in the first session on Friday, which saw him&nbsp;level with Rahul Dravid in the third position in the list of&nbsp;most international tons. The Indian skipper was however dismissed immediately after reaching the three-figure mark having been scalped by opposite number Ben Stokes.

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<h2>Rohit joins Dravid</h2>

On the final ball of the 58th over, Rohit got a run to bring up his hundred which saw him go level with the current Indian coach for most hundreds at the international level. He now has 48 tons in all three formats with just 12 coming in the red-ball format. His favourite format is the 50-over where he has scored 31&nbsp;while five tons have come in the T20Is.

<h3>Most International tons for India</h3>

100 - Sachin Tendulkar

80 - Virat Kohli

48 - Rahul Dravid

48 - Rohit Sharma

38 - Virender Sehwag

38 - Sourav Ganguly

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Unlike Rohit, Dravid’s tons came in the Test and ODI formats only with 36 coming in the red-ball. On 12 occasions Dravid scored hundreds in the ODI format. His only T20I game saw him score 31 runs against England in August 2011. Currently, India’s Sachin Tendulkar leads the chart for most international tons with 100 while Virat comes next on 80.

<h2>What happened in the match so far?</h2>

Alongside Rohit, Shubman Gill also scored his fourth Test ton continuing to impress after a rough patch. He too like Rohit did not last for long and was dismissed soon after getting the three-figure mark. India at the time of writing were 313/3 and are on course for a massive first-innings lead. For England Shoaib Bashir, Ben Stokes and James Anderson were the wicket-takers. Anderson at the time of writing needs one more wicket to reach 700 Test wickets.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had a monumental Day 2 of the Dharamsala Test after he smashed his 12th Test ton against England on Friday (Mar 8). Having made a good start to his innings on Day 1 of the Dharamsala Test, Rohit got to his hundred in the first session on Friday, which saw him level with Rahul Dravid in the third position in the list of most international tons.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had a monumental Day 2 of the Dharamsala Test after he smashed his 12th Test ton against England on Friday (Mar 8). Having made a good start to his innings on Day 1 of the Dharamsala Test, Rohit got to his hundred in the first session on Friday, which saw him level with Rahul Dravid in the third position in the list of most international tons. The Indian skipper was however dismissed immediately after reaching the three-figure mark having been scalped by opposite number Ben Stokes. Of hundreds and celebrations! 👏 🙌 Rohit Sharma 🤝 Shubman Gill Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/jnMticF6fc #TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @ImRo45 | @ShubmanGill | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/yTZQ4dAoEe — BCCI (@BCCI) March 8, 2024 × Rohit joins Dravid On the final ball of the 58th over, Rohit got a run to bring up his hundred which saw him go level with the current Indian coach for most hundreds at the international level. He now has 48 tons in all three formats with just 12 coming in the red-ball format. His favourite format is the 50-over where he has scored 31 while five tons have come in the T20Is. Most International tons for India 100 - Sachin Tendulkar 80 - Virat Kohli 48 - Rahul Dravid 48 - Rohit Sharma 38 - Virender Sehwag 38 - Sourav Ganguly ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: 'He isn't abusing his form' - Former India pacer Zaheer Khan lauds young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal Unlike Rohit, Dravid’s tons came in the Test and ODI formats only with 36 coming in the red-ball. On 12 occasions Dravid scored hundreds in the ODI format. His only T20I game saw him score 31 runs against England in August 2011. Currently, India’s Sachin Tendulkar leads the chart for most international tons with 100 while Virat comes next on 80. What happened in the match so far? Alongside Rohit, Shubman Gill also scored his fourth Test ton continuing to impress after a rough patch. He too like Rohit did not last for long and was dismissed soon after getting the three-figure mark. India at the time of writing were 313/3 and are on course for a massive first-innings lead. For England Shoaib Bashir, Ben Stokes and James Anderson were the wicket-takers. Anderson at the time of writing needs one more wicket to reach 700 Test wickets.

IND vs ENG: Rohit joins Dravid in 3rd place for most international centuries following Dharamsala ton

India scripted history on Thursday (Jan 4) after they beat South Africa in the second Test match at the Newlands in Cape Town. The win for India scripted a&nbsp;piece of history as it went down in the record books as the shortest Test match by overs with only 107 played during the two-day affair. After the seven-wicket win India skipper Rohit Sharma credited fast bowlers and narrated that he kept things simple despite his side getting bowled out for 155 in the first innings.

<h2>Rohit praises Indian team after win</h2>

“We came back very well, especially our bowlers. Had some plans and the boys got rewarded. We applied ourselves, we batted well to get a 100-run lead, not pleasing to see the last six wickets. We knew that it was going to be a short game, we knew every run matters, to get that lead was very important. (On Siraj) Very special, something you don't get to see very often. We spoke about keeping things simple and that's what happened. The pitch did the rest. Lot of credit to Siraj, Bumrah, Mukesh and Prasidh. Whenever you come here, it's challenging,” Rohit said after India’s dominating win in Cape Town.

<h2>What happened in the match?</h2>

After deciding to bat first on Day 1 on Wednesday, the hosts were bowled out for 55 in their first innings with Mohammed Siraj ending with figures of 15/6. In reply, India were bowled out for 153 after a record six ducks in their innings. Interestingly, India went from 105/2 to 153 all out, losing their last eight wickets for just 48 runs. In reply, South Africa came out to bat again on Day 1 and were 62/3 at Stumps as they trailed by 98 runs in the first innings.

Earlier on Day 2, India made sure they were on top but Aiden Markam stood firm to hold one end. Despite being a bowler-dominated contest Markram scored 106 before his side was bowled out for 176. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show for India with the ball as he ended with figures of 61/6 in the second innings. Mukesh Kumar ended with two while Siraj and Prashidh Krishna got one wicket each.

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In reply India chased down the&nbsp;target in 12 overs, making sure they were part of the history books as the Cape Town Test went down as the shortest in the history of the game. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 17 while Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer with 28 while Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli scored 10 and 12 respectively.

The win was also India’s first at the Newlands Cape Town in the Test format. They&nbsp;will now take on Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series starting on Thursday (January 11).

India scripted history on Thursday (Jan 4) after they beat South Africa in the second Test match at the Newlands in Cape Town. The win for India scripted a piece of history as it went down in the record books as the shortest Test match by overs with only 107 played during the two-day affair.

India scripted history on Thursday (Jan 4) after they beat South Africa in the second Test match at the Newlands in Cape Town. The win for India scripted a piece of history as it went down in the record books as the shortest Test match by overs with only 107 played during the two-day affair. After the seven-wicket win India skipper Rohit Sharma credited fast bowlers and narrated that he kept things simple despite his side getting bowled out for 155 in the first innings. Rohit praises Indian team after win “We came back very well, especially our bowlers. Had some plans and the boys got rewarded. We applied ourselves, we batted well to get a 100-run lead, not pleasing to see the last six wickets. We knew that it was going to be a short game, we knew every run matters, to get that lead was very important. (On Siraj) Very special, something you don't get to see very often. We spoke about keeping things simple and that's what happened. The pitch did the rest. Lot of credit to Siraj, Bumrah, Mukesh and Prasidh. Whenever you come here, it's challenging,” Rohit said after India’s dominating win in Cape Town. What happened in the match? After deciding to bat first on Day 1 on Wednesday, the hosts were bowled out for 55 in their first innings with Mohammed Siraj ending with figures of 15/6. In reply, India were bowled out for 153 after a record six ducks in their innings. Interestingly, India went from 105/2 to 153 all out, losing their last eight wickets for just 48 runs. In reply, South Africa came out to bat again on Day 1 and were 62/3 at Stumps as they trailed by 98 runs in the first innings. Earlier on Day 2, India made sure they were on top but Aiden Markam stood firm to hold one end. Despite being a bowler-dominated contest Markram scored 106 before his side was bowled out for 176. Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the show for India with the ball as he ended with figures of 61/6 in the second innings. Mukesh Kumar ended with two while Siraj and Prashidh Krishna got one wicket each. ALSO READ | Coaches, seniors used to ask David Warner to sledge opposition players, reveals Usman Khawaja In reply India chased down the target in 12 overs, making sure they were part of the history books as the Cape Town Test went down as the shortest in the history of the game. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 17 while Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top scorer with 28 while Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli scored 10 and 12 respectively. The win was also India’s first at the Newlands Cape Town in the Test format. They will now take on Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series starting on Thursday (January 11).

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to hold a meeting with skipper Rohit Sharma in the coming days as the selectors prepare for the next challenge post-ODI World Cup. Rohit, appointed as ODI and T20I captain in 2021, took over the reins of the Test side in 2022 and led India to the semifinals of the T20 World Cup in 2022 while also overseeing an unsuccessful bid to win the ODI World Cup. Rohit has not represented India in the T20I format since November 2022 when India were beaten by England in the World Cup semis.

<h2>Rohit’s future in limbo</h2>

Rohit Sharma’s future in limited-overs is all but over as the selectors look to infuse&nbsp;fresh blood into the national side. With Rohit likely to be 40 by the 2027 ODI World Cup, it is highly unlikely he will be available for selection then. The selectors are looking to move on from the aged players and looking to build a new fresh and younger squad. It is also likely that selectors are working on the process of appointing a new captain in the limited-overs format.&nbsp;

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The sources also state that Rohit has conveyed to the Ajit Agarkar-led selectors panel his decision to stay away from the T20I format. He is fine with not being selected for the future series in the T20I format as the young guns like Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, and others are waiting to make their mark. Officially, Rohit is still the captain of the T20I side but could soon vacate&nbsp;to pave way for the next generation.

<h2>Who next for captaincy?</h2>

Hardik Pandya remains the front-runner for the T20I captaincy post in case Rohit decides to step down while Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer also hold good interest. Bumrah captained India in the T20I series against Ireland in July while Shreyas was vice-captain when India faced South Africa in limited-overs format in October 2022, before the start of the T20 World Cup in Australia.

India will start their five-match T20I series against Australia on Thursday (Nov 23) when they take on the ODI world champions in Visakhapatnam with Suryakumar Yadav appointed as skipper.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to hold a meeting with skipper Rohit Sharma in the coming days as the selectors prepare for the next challenge post-ODI World Cup.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to hold a meeting with skipper Rohit Sharma in the coming days as the selectors prepare for the next challenge post-ODI World Cup. Rohit, appointed as ODI and T20I captain in 2021, took over the reins of the Test side in 2022 and led India to the semifinals of the T20 World Cup in 2022 while also overseeing an unsuccessful bid to win the ODI World Cup. Rohit has not represented India in the T20I format since November 2022 when India were beaten by England in the World Cup semis. Rohit’s future in limbo Rohit Sharma’s future in limited-overs is all but over as the selectors look to infuse fresh blood into the national side. With Rohit likely to be 40 by the 2027 ODI World Cup, it is highly unlikely he will be available for selection then. The selectors are looking to move on from the aged players and looking to build a new fresh and younger squad. It is also likely that selectors are working on the process of appointing a new captain in the limited-overs format. ALSO READ | Gautam Gambhir feels India's timid batting in middle-overs cost them in CWC 2023 final vs Australia The sources also state that Rohit has conveyed to the Ajit Agarkar-led selectors panel his decision to stay away from the T20I format. He is fine with not being selected for the future series in the T20I format as the young guns like Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, and others are waiting to make their mark. Officially, Rohit is still the captain of the T20I side but could soon vacate to pave way for the next generation. Who next for captaincy? Hardik Pandya remains the front-runner for the T20I captaincy post in case Rohit decides to step down while Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer also hold good interest. Bumrah captained India in the T20I series against Ireland in July while Shreyas was vice-captain when India faced South Africa in limited-overs format in October 2022, before the start of the T20 World Cup in Australia. India will start their five-match T20I series against Australia on Thursday (Nov 23) when they take on the ODI world champions in Visakhapatnam with Suryakumar Yadav appointed as skipper.

BCCI set to discuss Rohit's future in white-ball cricket, skipper unlikely to return in T20I set-up: Reports

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the star performer for Team India in their massive win over West Indies in the two-match Test series opener in Dominica. The left-hander started his Test career with an impressive 171 to become the 17th Indian to hit a century on Test debut, 113th overall. Jaiswal started on a promising note and never looked out of sorts to make a roaring start to his international career.&nbsp;

Ever since Jaiswal announced his arrival in style at the international level, talks are rife that he should be given a run in the white-ball formats as well. While India have only a handful of games left prior to the ODI World Cup's commencement, at home, some feel Jaiswal can still be tried in the 50-over format. Former Indian skipper and BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has backed Jaiswal to be a part of the ODI WC squad. In conversation with the Telegraph on the young player, Ganguly heaped praise on the 21-year-old and feels he is a 'must' for the ODI WC squad.

“Scoring a hundred on debut is always massive. I too have done it, so I know how special it is. Even technique-wise, he seems really good. A left-handed batsman’s presence in the team always helps. So, having him in the World Cup squad is a must,” Ganguly emphasised.

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It is to be noted that Jaiswal is not part of India's ODI squad for the West Indies tour. His name has been announced in the India squad for the 2023 Asian Games but looks unlikely to make the cut for this year's marquee ODI event on home soil. At present, the young batter is gearing up for India's second and final Test, to be held in Port-of-Spain in Trinidad, which commences on July 20.

Rohit Sharma-led India will go for a series whitewash to also add vital points in their kitty in the new 2023-25 WTC cycle.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was the star performer for Team India in their massive win over West Indies in the two-match Test series opener in Dominica. The left-hander started his Test career with an impressive 171 to become the 17th Indian to hit a century on Test debut, 113th overall.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the star performer for Team India in their massive win over West Indies in the two-match Test series opener in Dominica. The left-hander started his Test career with an impressive 171 to become the 17th Indian to hit a century on Test debut, 113th overall. Jaiswal started on a promising note and never looked out of sorts to make a roaring start to his international career. Ever since Jaiswal announced his arrival in style at the international level, talks are rife that he should be given a run in the white-ball formats as well. While India have only a handful of games left prior to the ODI World Cup's commencement, at home, some feel Jaiswal can still be tried in the 50-over format. Former Indian skipper and BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has backed Jaiswal to be a part of the ODI WC squad. In conversation with the Telegraph on the young player, Ganguly heaped praise on the 21-year-old and feels he is a 'must' for the ODI WC squad. “Scoring a hundred on debut is always massive. I too have done it, so I know how special it is. Even technique-wise, he seems really good. A left-handed batsman’s presence in the team always helps. So, having him in the World Cup squad is a must,” Ganguly emphasised. Also read: WI vs IND: Rohit Sharma talks about role of seniors in grooming youngsters as India aims for smooth transition It is to be noted that Jaiswal is not part of India's ODI squad for the West Indies tour. His name has been announced in the India squad for the 2023 Asian Games but looks unlikely to make the cut for this year's marquee ODI event on home soil. At present, the young batter is gearing up for India's second and final Test, to be held in Port-of-Spain in Trinidad, which commences on July 20. Rohit Sharma-led India will go for a series whitewash to also add vital points in their kitty in the new 2023-25 WTC cycle. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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MS Dhoni won his ninth T20 title as captain when the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad in the early hours on Tuesday (May 30). After the win, Dhoni joined Rohit with as many as five IPL titles each as captain. Following IPL 2023 edition, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt compared Dhoni and Rohit and made a big statement on the current Indian captain's fitness.

<h2>'World of difference between MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma'</h2>

During a YouTube live session, a fan asked Butt to compare Dhoni and Rohit in terms of fitness and he said, “There's a world of difference between the two. Rohit Sharma has a big designation, he's the captain of India. He should be leading by example in all aspects, and fitness is a very important aspect. As a captain, when you are in a position to demand something from your teammates, you should have it yourself. You should be top of the line."

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“When you look at Rohit Sharma, you realise that fitness is one aspect where he can be a lot better. It will improve his batting and confidence as well. But we are talking about it for a long time now. I don't know why he isn't fit enough. Maybe he knows the reason himself,” he further added.

While ardent cricket fans often compare the captaincy styles of Dhoni and Rohit, the former was always ahead of many in terms of fitness. Even at 41, the former Indian skipper pulled off the entire IPL 2023 edition despite nursing a knee injury. He blasted 104 runs in 57 balls, at over 180, and remained an asset behind the stumps. During his playing days for India, he was one of the fastest between wickets and remained so even after retirement but injury concerns forced him to go for the big shots and not rely on a lot of running while batting for CSK in the just-concluded edition.

Talking about Rohit, he has suffered various injuries in the recent past. However, he remains a safe fielder and runner between wickets. At present, he is gearing up to lead India in the forthcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final where the national side will face Australia at The Oval, London on June 07.

MS Dhoni won his ninth T20 title as captain when the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad in the early hours on Tuesday (May 30).

MS Dhoni won his ninth T20 title as captain when the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad in the early hours on Tuesday (May 30). After the win, Dhoni joined Rohit with as many as five IPL titles each as captain. Following IPL 2023 edition, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt compared Dhoni and Rohit and made a big statement on the current Indian captain's fitness. 'World of difference between MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma' During a YouTube live session, a fan asked Butt to compare Dhoni and Rohit in terms of fitness and he said, “There's a world of difference between the two. Rohit Sharma has a big designation, he's the captain of India. He should be leading by example in all aspects, and fitness is a very important aspect. As a captain, when you are in a position to demand something from your teammates, you should have it yourself. You should be top of the line." Also Read: From T20 World Cup 2007 to IPL 2023 triumph: Listing Captain Cool MS Dhoni's nine T20 trophies “When you look at Rohit Sharma, you realise that fitness is one aspect where he can be a lot better. It will improve his batting and confidence as well. But we are talking about it for a long time now. I don't know why he isn't fit enough. Maybe he knows the reason himself,” he further added. While ardent cricket fans often compare the captaincy styles of Dhoni and Rohit, the former was always ahead of many in terms of fitness. Even at 41, the former Indian skipper pulled off the entire IPL 2023 edition despite nursing a knee injury. He blasted 104 runs in 57 balls, at over 180, and remained an asset behind the stumps. During his playing days for India, he was one of the fastest between wickets and remained so even after retirement but injury concerns forced him to go for the big shots and not rely on a lot of running while batting for CSK in the just-concluded edition. Talking about Rohit, he has suffered various injuries in the recent past. However, he remains a safe fielder and runner between wickets. At present, he is gearing up to lead India in the forthcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final where the national side will face Australia at The Oval, London on June 07.

World of difference between Dhoni and Rohit: Former Pak captain makes big statement on Indian captain

Rohit Sharma created history on Friday (February 10) during Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia at the VCA Stadium, Nagpur. After India dismissed Pat Cummins-led Australia for 177, riding on Ravindra Jadeja's 5 for 47, they resumed the second day's play with an aim to take a big lead. While wickets fell at regular intervals, Rohit looked at his fluent best and reached a stunning hundred and achieved a big feat.

By slamming his 9th Test ton, Rohit became the first Indian captain -- fourth overall -- to score a hundred in all three formats. In the overall list, he joined the likes of Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan, South Africa's Faf du Plessis and Pakistan's Babar Azam.&nbsp;

Hundreds in all three formats as captain 
Tillakaratne Dilshan 
Faf du Plessis 
Babar Azam 
Rohit Sharma

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This is also Rohit's second successive ton at the highest level. He had slammed 101 in India-New Zealand third and final ODI in Indore on January 24. Overall, it is Hitman's 43rd international century; 12th overall. In addition, this is Rohit's maiden Test century as captain.&nbsp;

Rohit's inning has been a standout one by all means. On a pitch where other batters have struggled or failed to convert their starts, he has looked in full control from the word go. At tea break on Day 2, Rohit-Ravindra Jadeja (34*) have so far&nbsp;added 58&nbsp;runs for the sixth-wicket with India well-placed at 226 for 5; leading by 49 runs.

Rohit Sharma created history on Friday (February 10) during Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia at the VCA Stadium, Nagpur. After India dismissed Pat Cummins-led Australia for 177, riding on Ravindra Jadeja's 5 for 47, they resumed the second day's play with an aim to take a big lead.

Rohit Sharma created history on Friday (February 10) during Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia at the VCA Stadium, Nagpur. After India dismissed Pat Cummins-led Australia for 177, riding on Ravindra Jadeja's 5 for 47, they resumed the second day's play with an aim to take a big lead. While wickets fell at regular intervals, Rohit looked at his fluent best and reached a stunning hundred and achieved a big feat. By slamming his 9th Test ton, Rohit became the first Indian captain -- fourth overall -- to score a hundred in all three formats. In the overall list, he joined the likes of Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan, South Africa's Faf du Plessis and Pakistan's Babar Azam. Hundreds in all three formats as captain Tillakaratne Dilshan Faf du Plessis Babar Azam Rohit Sharma Also Read: 'KL Rahul could've scored more runs with...': Harbhajan on Indian opener's failure on Day 1 of Nagpur Test This is also Rohit's second successive ton at the highest level. He had slammed 101 in India-New Zealand third and final ODI in Indore on January 24. Overall, it is Hitman's 43rd international century; 12th overall. In addition, this is Rohit's maiden Test century as captain. Rohit's inning has been a standout one by all means. On a pitch where other batters have struggled or failed to convert their starts, he has looked in full control from the word go. At tea break on Day 2, Rohit-Ravindra Jadeja (34*) have so far added 58 runs for the sixth-wicket with India well-placed at 226 for 5; leading by 49 runs.

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma becomes 1st Indian skipper to score a ton in all three formats during Nagpur Test

Indian opener Rohit Sharma broke several records after scoring a gritty ton against England on the first Day of the second Test match.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-ball-of-the-century-virat-kohli-left-stunned-by-moeen-ali-ripper-363338" hreflang="en">Watch: Ball of the century? Virat Kohli left stunned by Moeen Ali ripper</a>

The Mumbaikar silenced his critics after smashing seventh Test hundered in just 130 balls after playing his natural aggressive game throughout the innings. His ton was crucial for Team India as they lost their three top batsmen cheaply (Kohli, Pujara Gill).

However, with this ton, Rohit became the first cricketer in the history of the game to slam centuries against four countries in all the formats of the game. Rohit scored centuries against Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa and England in all the formats (ODIs, T20Is and Tests) of the game.&nbsp;

The prolific opener overtook Mohammad Azharuddin to become the first Indian to score first seven centuries at home. The previous record was six centuries, held by former skipper Azharuddin.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-virat-kohlis-reaction-after-rohit-sharmas-shot-against-stuart-broad-363343" hreflang="en">WATCH: Virat Kohli's reaction after Rohit Sharma's shot against Stuart Broad</a>

This was Rohit Sharma's fourth ton in the World Test Championship, which is the highest by an Indian batsman. He is now behind Marnus Labuschagne, who has five.&nbsp;

Despite losing three big wickets, Rahane and Sharma's 100 run-stand powered India to 189 runs by the end of second session.&nbsp;

Indian opener Rohit Sharma broke several records after scoring a gritty ton against England on the first Day of the second Test match. ALSO READ: Watch: Ball of the century?

Indian opener Rohit Sharma broke several records after scoring a gritty ton against England on the first Day of the second Test match. ALSO READ: Watch: Ball of the century? Virat Kohli left stunned by Moeen Ali ripper The Mumbaikar silenced his critics after smashing seventh Test hundered in just 130 balls after playing his natural aggressive game throughout the innings. His ton was crucial for Team India as they lost their three top batsmen cheaply (Kohli, Pujara Gill). However, with this ton, Rohit became the first cricketer in the history of the game to slam centuries against four countries in all the formats of the game. Rohit scored centuries against Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa and England in all the formats (ODIs, T20Is and Tests) of the game. The prolific opener overtook Mohammad Azharuddin to become the first Indian to score first seven centuries at home. The previous record was six centuries, held by former skipper Azharuddin. ALSO READ: WATCH: Virat Kohli's reaction after Rohit Sharma's shot against Stuart Broad This was Rohit Sharma's fourth ton in the World Test Championship, which is the highest by an Indian batsman. He is now behind Marnus Labuschagne, who has five. Despite losing three big wickets, Rahane and Sharma's 100 run-stand powered India to 189 runs by the end of second session.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma shatters records after scoring brisk century

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