Indian skipper Rohit Sharma crossed the 4000-run mark in Test cricket during the ongoing fourth Test against England at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. Rohit achieved this milestone in the second innings as he walked out to bat during India's pursuit of a 192-run target.
Unfortunately, Rohit couldn't make a substantial contribution in the first innings, getting dismissed for just two runs. However, in the second innings, he remained unbeaten at 24*. Throughout the series, Rohit has displayed glimpses of his batting prowess but has struggled to convert starts into big scores. In the four matches, he accumulated a total of 266 runs at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 65.35, including one century in Rajkot.
In his Test career spanning 58 matches, Rohit has amassed 4,003 runs at an impressive average of 44.97, with a highest score of 212. He boasts a remarkable record with 11 centuries and 16 fifties in 100 innings.
As for the ongoing Test match, India ended the day at 40/0 in their second innings, with Rohit Sharma (24*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (16*) at the crease, requiring 152 runs more to secure a 3-1 series win. England, batting in their second innings, was bowled out for 145 runs, with spinners Ravichandran Ashwin (5/51) and Kuldeep Yadav (4/22) wreaking havoc. England set India a target of 192 runs.
In the first innings, India responded with 307 runs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal's 73 and a crucial partnership between Dhruv Jurel (90) and Kuldeep Yadav (28) helping India reach the 300-run mark. England's Shoaib Bashir claimed a five-wicket haul (5/119). England had earlier posted a total of 353 in their first innings, led by Joe Root's unbeaten century (122*) and contributions from Ollie Robinson (58) and Ben Foakes (47). India's Ravindra Jadeja (4/67) and Akash Deep (3/83) were the standout bowlers.