Why is Rohit one of the best ODI batsmen!

Immaculate striker of the ball

England v India - 3rd Vitality International T20

He is an immaculate hitter and the way he hits the ball easily out of the stadium, is proof of his abilities. He is in the top five players in the history of ODI cricket with the most number of sixes. He has 215 sixes as of now and is behind Shahid Afridi (351), Chris Gayle (275), Sanath Jayasuriya (270), and MS Dhoni (222).

Skill to bat for long

Three double-tons in ODI cricket speak volumes about his ability to bat for a long duration. There has been not one or two, but three instances when he has played more than 25 overs in a 50-over match. Sharma played 158, 153, and 173 in his innings of 209, 208*, and 264 runs respectively.

He takes time at the start and then capitalizes later on in the innings by hitting big shots. He is known for his quick scoring once he gets past his hundred.