Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli become first Indian pair to feature in 400 international matches together
London, July 19
India's batting heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another remarkable milestone to their glittering careers on Sunday, becoming the first Indian pair to feature together in 400 international matches.
The historic landmark was achieved when the two batting stalwarts walked out for the third and final ODI against England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday.
"Another massive feat for an iconic duo. #TeamIndia greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli become the first Indian pair to play international matches together, " BCCI wrote in an X post.
The legendary duo have retired from T20Is and Test cricket; the ODI format remains their final frontier in international cricket.
Kohli has amassed 28,285 international runs across 562 matches in all formats, placing him among the top three highest run-scorers in cricket history.
Meanwhile, Sharma has accumulated 20,289 international runs across 514 matches, further highlighting the duo's extraordinary contribution to Indian cricket.
Together, the legendary duo have amassed 48,574 international runs and 135 centuries, playing a pivotal role in India's success across all formats for more than a decade.
Coming to the match, England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to bat first in the series-deciding ODI at Lord's. India faced an early setback ahead of the crucial contest, with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to a knee injury.
Playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.
England: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, this is a proud moment for Indian cricket. 48,574 runs between them! 🏏 But I hope the team doesn't get overly dependent on these two in ODIs. The younger players need to step up, especially with the 2027 World Cup in mind. Just my two cents.
Incredible achievement but bittersweet that they've retired from Tests and T20Is. ODI is their last frontier and I hope they go out with a bang. Also, Bumrah being ruled out is a big blow for today's match. Hope the young bowlers perform well at Lord's! 🤞
As a cricket fan from the UK, I've had the privilege of watching these two live at Lord's a few times. Their partnership is surreal. 400 matches together is a testament to their fitness and consistency. India has been lucky to have them both. Congrats to the legends! 👏
What a milestone! But I hope the BCCI and selectors manage their workload well in ODIs. They shouldn't be overplayed just for records. Also, the playing XI looks young today – nice to see fresh faces like Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar getting a chance. Future is bright! 🌟
As an Australian, I've always admired how Kohli and Rohit have dominated world cricket. 400 matches together is insane! But I'm a bit surprised they're still playing ODIs after retiring from other formats. Anyway, all the best to them – legends of the game. Respect from Down Under! 🦘
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