The Hitman’s Goodbye Rohit Sharma Retires from T20 Cricket

By Rajni Pandey | June 30, 2024

Hitman Retires After Historic Win

Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 cricket on June 30, 2024, after leading India to a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup final, securing India's second title in this format.

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A Captain for All Formats

Rohit Sharma joins an elite club, becoming only the second captain after New Zealand’s Kane Williamson to have played in ICC finals across all formats, underscoring his versatility and leadership skills.

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Record-Breaking Six-Hitter

Known for his explosive batting, Rohit Sharma tops the charts for the most sixes in T20Is with an impressive tally of 205, showcasing his ability to dominate bowlers and entertain fans with powerful hitting.

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Most Matches, Most Runs

With 159 T20I matches under his belt, the most by any cricketer, Rohit Sharma has amassed 4,231 runs, making him one of the most prolific and enduring batsmen in the shortest format of the game.

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Century Machine

Rohit Sharma shares the record for the most hundreds in T20Is with Glenn Maxwell, each having scored five centuries. Additionally, he ranks third for most fifties, with 37 half-centuries to his name, highlighting his consistency and prowess.

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Century Machine

Rohit Sharma shares the record for the most hundreds in T20Is with Glenn Maxwell, each having scored five centuries. Additionally, he ranks third for most fifties, with 37 half-centuries to his name, highlighting his consistency and prowess.

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Historic Partnership

The Hitman’s legacy includes the highest partnership for the fifth wicket in T20Is. He and Rinku Singh scored an unbeaten 190, demonstrating his ability to build significant and match-winning innings.

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Fastest to Milestones

Rohit Sharma is known for his quick scoring, ranking fourth on the list of batters who reached 3,500 runs in the fewest innings (126), showcasing his aggressive yet effective batting style.

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Player of the Match Dominance

Throughout his illustrious T20I career, Rohit Sharma was named Player of the Match 14 times, the third highest in the world, reflecting his frequent and impactful contributions to India's success.

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