
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has seen baffling success that has put him on the list of cricket Modality greats. Ahead of the two India
Bangladesh Test serial at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai starting September 19, Rohit is set to edge over many great Indian legends.
The three games will be played by India, which is trained by Gautam Gambhir as its new head coach with the series being a critical one for the current continuing WTC.
India-Bangladesh Test Series Overview
- Location: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Date: September 19, 2024
- Significance: Critical for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings
- India’s New Coach: Gautam Gambhir takes charge for the first time
Rohit, for his part, will get a chance to further stamp his authority at the top as he aims not only to take India home but build on his ever-ballooning centuries tally as the master of power-hitting.
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Neck And Neck With Sehwag For Sixes Record

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Chasing the Sixes Record
- Current Status: Rohit Sharma is 11th on the all-time list with 84 Test sixes.
- Indian Record: He is just 8 sixes away from surpassing Virender Sehwag (91 sixes) to become India’s top six-hitter in Test matches.
- Global Milestone: If Rohit hits 16 sixes in the upcoming series, he will become the fourth cricketer in the world with 100 Test sixes, joining:
- Ben Stokes (131)
- Brendon McCullum (107)
- Adam Gilchrist (100)
“With Rohit’s ability to hit sixes at will, this milestone could be well within his reach by the end of the series.”
Rohit Sharma is prone to hit sixes at will, and the opener can get his name on top of the list for most sixes struck by an Indian in the longest format during the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
Rohit is currently 11th on the all-time list of six-hitters in Test matches with 84 hits. He trails just behind the 91 sixes record held by Virender Sehwag in the Indian list.
Just eight sixes, Rohit can overtake Sehwag to become India’s most six-hitting player ever. Taking Rohit’s penchant for power-hitting, and more significantly on subcontinent pitches, this milestone could be well within his reach by the end of the two-match series.
But the Indian captain is aiming even higher. Sharma, who currently has 84 Test sixes, must hit the maximum 16 times in two Tests to become just the fourth cricketer in the game’s history with at least 100 sixes (overall).
England’s Ben Stokes features in the list with 131 sixes, along with New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum (107) and Australia’s Adam Gilchrist (100). Rohit would be the fourth in the world and become the first Indian batsman to hit 100 sixes in Tests.
Targeting 50 notches
- Current Count: Rohit has scored 48 centuries in 483 international matches.
- Next Milestone: Needs 2 more tons to join Sachin Tendulkar (100 centuries) and Virat Kohli (80 centuries) as the third Indian to score 50 international hundreds.
- Global Stand: Rohit would become the 10th player globally to achieve 50 centuries.
In addition to his six-hitting, Rohit Sharma is also creeping closer to another landmark as he nears 50 international hundreds.
In a total of 483 international matches, Rohit went on to score 48 centuries and now needs only 2 more tons to become the third Indian player with 50 international hundreds.
This esteemed list has legends like Sachin Tendulkar, who has scored 100 tons in international cricket, and the present Indian captain, Virat Kohli, who scored 80 hundreds across all formats of the game.
In the world, Rohit would be just the 10th player ever to have performed this feat. Having been in prime form in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, he can very well move closer to touching another hundred with a few fresh knocks into the two-match series against Bangladesh.
Rohit will likely be expected to guide India as they gear up for test assignments at home against New Zealand and a mouth-watering Australian vacation, including the keenly awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The pursuit of those milestones will assuredly add even more intrigue to what is already an important series.
India in Test cricket: Series that will matter most
Upcoming Series
- New Zealand Series: India will play a three-Test series against New Zealand starting October 16, 2024.
- Australia Tour: The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins on November 22, 2024, in Australia.
“Rohit’s form will be crucial as India heads into these key Test assignments.”
For India, this series against Bangladesh holds importance in their ICC World Test Championship journey, too.
It had an impressive start in the current cycle, and now it will just hope it is able to further consolidate its position at the top of the standings. Backlinks: A lot will depend on how well India is led by Rohit Sharma, the captain as well as the batsman.
It is also the start of Gautam Gambhir as India’s Head coach for Test cricket. Gambhir, regarded for his nerves of steel, will be vigilant to kick-start his guiding enchantment on a positive note. Behind the fresh-faced skills of men like Gill lies a trove of experience, with stars.
Kohli, Pujara, and Ashwin. India aims to make quick work of Bangladesh — who were largely abject against Afghanistan at home last month — and set the bar for their packed Test calendar after.
India will then visit Australia to lock horns with the mighty Aussies in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series, which is scheduled to begin on November 22, following a three-Test series against New Zealand starting October 16.
India playing their last two series in the ICC WTC cycle, Rohit Sharma should be crucial to India’s hopes of a place in the World Test Championship final.
Bottom line: Rohit Sharma, this is your time to shine.
“With just 2 more international centuries, Rohit is set to join the elite club of cricket greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.”
All eyes will be on Indian captain Rohit Sharma as he nears these historic milestones while leading India against Bangladesh. From breaking Virender Sehwag’s records to becoming India’s all-time highest six-hitter in Tests to entering the 100-sixes club — Rohit is not looking back now.
Two international tons more, and he looks to be established in the bracket of the modern-day legends of the game, alongside Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
When India goes out to play Test cricket, Rohit’s form and captaincy can decide how they fare in the next few months. With the cricketing world watching and waiting, the Bangladesh series might just be the stage where Rohit Sharma writes his name in gold alongside some of India’s and cricket’s greats.
FAQ:
Q: How many sixes does Rohit Sharma need to break Virender Sehwag’s record?
A: Rohit needs 8 sixes to surpass Sehwag’s record of 91 sixes in Test cricket.
Q: What is Rohit’s milestone for international centuries?
A: Rohit needs 2 more international centuries to reach 50 and join the elite list of Indian cricketers with 50 or more centuries.
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