Rohit Sharma's 8-year-long streak continues, finishes 2020 with highest Indian ODI score 

The Indian limited-overs vice-captain extended his memorable streak past the year 2020.

By Kashish Chadha - 02 Dec, 2020

Rohit Sharma may not be there in Australia helping the Indian team compete against the mighty hosts due to an injury but the experienced opener still managed to extend a streak to savour into its eighth year in the 50-overs international cricket. 

For eight years in a row now, Rohit has ended up with the highest individual Indian ODI score as none of his fellow teammates, including the great Virat Kohli, managed a ton for the country in a pandemic-affected year. 

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Before the COVID-19 outbreak ravaged world cricket, Rohit made a superlative ton against Australia in Bangalore in January, scoring 119 in a difficult run-chase under pressure to help the team win that series 2-1. 

Rohit Sharma's 8-year-long streak in ODIs:


2013 - 209

2014 - 264

2015 - 150

2016 - 171*

2017 - 208*

2018 - 152

2019 - 159

2020 - 119

In Rohit's absence, the Indian team have used Mayank Agarwal and Shubman Gill during the ODIs in Australia. The first-choice opener is currently recuperating from a hamstring injury he picked up during the IPL 2020 in UAE. 

The NCA authorities in Bangalore will next be assessing Rohit's injury on December 11 when a final decision on his Test series participation will be taken. 

(Inputs from India Today)

By Kashish Chadha - 02 Dec, 2020

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