Rohit Sharma is a key player for India in modern cricket. With 20,675 runs across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, he ranks fourth among Indian cricketers for the most international runs. Since debuting in 2006, Rohit has amassed 4,301 runs in 67 Tests, 12,143 in 294 ODIs, and 4,231 in 159 T20Is.
As India’s captain, Rohit led the team to significant achievements: the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal, the 2023 World Cup runners-up position, and victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. In 2025, India won the ICC Champions Trophy under his leadership. Rohit retired from Tests in 2024 and T20Is in 2025.
Notably, Rohit guided India to the 2023 World Test Championship final, where they lost to Australia. He also became the first man to play in 150 T20Is. After winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, he retired from the format alongside Virat Kohli.
In over 500 international matches, Rohit has set numerous records. However, one surprising fact stands out: he has scored every number of runs from 0 to 50 in his career except for 45. Despite this, Rohit holds the record for the highest individual ODI score with 264 not out against Sri Lanka in 2017.
Originally a middle-order batsman, Rohit’s promotion to the top order in 2013 transformed his game, propelling him to become India’s captain. He also boasts the most hundreds at the ODI World Cup, including seven in total, with five coming in the 2019 edition alone.
Interestingly, Rohit’s jersey number is 45, which holds special significance. Initially choosing 19 during his U-19 days, he later switched to 45 after Rahul Dravid took that number. His mother advised him to pick a number with digits adding up to 9, and he chose 45 (4+5=9), making it iconic in his career.