Rohit Sharma rewrites ODI history, sets record for most hundreds in a visiting country
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma set a new record for the most ODI centuries scored in a visiting country by hitting his eighth century in England at Lord's. At 39, he also became the oldest player to score an ODI century at the venue and the first Indian to achieve the feat at Lord's.
Why it matters
This performance cements Sharma's legacy as one of the greatest ODI batters and provides a significant boost to India's standing in international cricket.
Rohit Sharma etched his name into cricket's record books on Sunday by becoming the batter with the most ODI centuries in a visiting country, producing a magnificent hundred at Lord's that helped India stay alive in the series-deciding third ODI against England.The landmark knock was Rohit's eighth ODI century in England, taking him past Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar and placing him alone at the top of an elite all-time list.Most ODI hundreds in a visiting countryRohit Sharma – 8 in England Sachin Tendulkar – 7 in UAE Saeed Anwar – 7 in UAE AB de Villiers – 7 in India Quinton de Kock – 7 in India The century was another remarkable addition to Rohit's glittering ODI legacy.
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