India's ODI XI in Virat Kohli's debut match: Where are they now?

#4 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is the only batsman to score 3 double tons in ODIs

Rohit Sharma made his ODI debut on June 23, 2007. This was a little over one year before Kohli made his debut. The Hitman has been phenomenal for the national team and is one of the best limited overs batsman.

In 193 ODIs Rohit has played for the Men in Blue, he has scored 7454 runs with an average of 47.78 and impressive strike rate of 88.67. The right-hand batsman is still going strong and forms a crucial component in the Indian side.

Rohit is a special batsman and is the only player to have hit three double centuries in ODIs. His score of 264 off 173 against Sri Lanka and it remains the highest individual ODI score till date.

The 31-year-old had a great 2018. He is expected to play a major role for The Men in Blue in the forthcoming World Cup as well.

Rohit will soon be seen in action for Mumbai Indians in the 2019 IPL. The Hitman was recently playing for India in the ongoing Test series against Australia but decided to miss out on the fourth Test owing to the birth of his daughter. He is currently back in India to be with his daughter and wife.

Rohit will, however, be joining the team back soon - ahead of the ODI series Down under.