Indian batting great Rohit Sharma is on the verge of several historic milestones that could see him enter uncharted territory in world cricket as the 2026 season begins.
📌 1. On the Cusp of 650 international Sixes
Rohit needs just a handful of sixes to reach 650 career international sixes, a landmark no player has ever achieved across all formats. If he does, he’ll set a new global benchmark for maximums in international cricket before anyone else.
📍 In fact, he’s set to begin this chase in the ODI series vs new zealand starting january 11, where every big hit will take him closer to this record.
📌 2. Massive Career Run Milestones
Rohit has already surpassed the 20,000‑run mark across formats — a rarefied club shared with legends like sachin tendulkar and virat kohli — and continues to climb up the all‑time run charts.
This puts him in elite territory historically, with only a few batsmen ever crossing 20,000 international runs.
📌 3. Leadership & Presence in 2026
While Rohit is chasing personal records, he also remains a central figure in India’s plans — even as leadership discussions evolve. For instance, Shubman Gill is captaining the ODI side for the new zealand series, but Rohit’s inclusion underscores his ongoing importance to the team across formats.
🔥 What Makes This Special?
- No one in history has ever hit 650 sixes in international cricket across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is — this would be a first‑ever global record if Rohit reaches it.
- He continues to score consistently at age 38, showing remarkable longevity at the elite level.
- Alongside current stars like virat kohli, Rohit’s pursuit of milestones keeps redefining modern batting excellence.
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