In the grandeur of World Cup cricket, Rohit Sharma stands tall, having etched his name in the annals of history with his seventh century in the tournament. This remarkable achievement places him at the pinnacle, surpassing cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting. What makes this feat even more exceptional is that it was Rohit’s 29th hundred as an opener, a record second only to Tendulkar, who boasts an impressive tally of 45 at this batting position.
Adding another feather to his cap, Rohit now holds the record for three World Cup centuries in successful chases, outshining stalwarts like Gordon Greenidge, Ramiz Raja, and Stephen Fleming, each of whom had two such centuries to their name. Rohit Sharma’s prowess on the World Cup stage continues to shine, making him a beacon of consistency and brilliance in the realm of international cricket.