IND Vs WI, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma Outshines MS Dhoni In India's Run-Scorers Tally

Port of Spain : India 's captain, Rohit Sharma , achieved a remarkable milestone during the first day of the second Test against West Indies in Port of Spain. With India already leading the series 1-0 after a victory in Dominica, Rohit 's brilliant performance provided the visitors with a strong start.

During the match, Rohit showcased his batting prowess, scoring a well-crafted 80 runs off 143 balls, including nine boundaries and two sixes. This stellar innings elevated his total international runs to an impressive 17,298 in 443 appearances. Among those runs are an incredible 44 centuries and 92 fifties in 463 innings, with his highest individual score being a remarkable 264 runs, achieved in an ODI.

With this feat, Rohit now stands as the fifth-highest run-scorer for India in international cricket. The top four positions on the list are still occupied by Indian batting legends, with Sachin Tendulkar leading the pack with 34,357 runs in 664 matches, followed by Virat Kohli with 25,548 runs in 500 matches, Rahul Dravid with 24,208 runs in 509 matches, and Sourav Ganguly with 18,575 runs in 424 matches.

Rohit surpassed the former captain, MS Dhoni , to claim this prestigious position. Dhoni's impressive career saw him score 17,266 runs in 538 matches before retiring from international cricket.

In Test matches, Rohit has been in top form, accumulating 3,620 runs at an average of 46.41 in 52 matches. His record includes ten centuries and 15 fifties in 87 innings, with his highest score being an impressive 212 runs.

In One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Rohit's prowess has been consistently remarkable. He has participated in 243 matches, scoring 9,825 runs at an average of 48.64. Among those runs are 30 centuries and 48 fifties in 236 innings, and his highest score stands at a phenomenal 264 runs.

Rohit's talents are not limited to ODIs; he has also excelled in the Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Having played in 148 T20Is, he has accumulated a total of 3,853 runs at an average of 30.82. His T20I record boasts four centuries and 29 fifties, with his best individual score being an impressive 118 runs.

Rohit Sharma's consistent performance and remarkable achievements have firmly established him as one of India's batting legends in international cricket. His remarkable talent and contributions to the game continue to captivate cricket fans worldwide.