Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricketer and captain of the Mumbai Indians, has established himself as one of the most prolific batsmen in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has recently achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career, as he has now become the Indian batsman with the highest number of Player of the Match awards in IPL history.
With 19 Player of the Match awards to his name, Rohit Sharma has surpassed some of the biggest names in Indian cricket, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Suresh Raina. Dhoni had 17 Player of the Match awards, whereas Virat Kohli and Raina has 14.
Rohit Sharma has been a crucial member of the Mumbai Indians since 2011, and he has played a pivotal role in their success over the years. He has scored over 6,000 runs in the IPL, with an impressive average of 31.31 and a strike rate of 130.82. He has also scored a total of one century and more than 40 half-centuries in the tournament.
Apart from his batting prowess, Rohit Sharma is also known for his leadership skills. He has led the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, making them the most successful team in the history of the tournament.