‘Hamare hitman show’ – Fans react after Rohit Sharma becomes 2nd fastest batter to score 10,000 runs in ODI cricket

Rohit Sharma (source=twitter)

The Indian cricket team took to the field on Tuesday to play Sri Lanka at Colombo. This was the third day in succession the Indian team was on the field. The game on Tuesday was the 2^nd game for India in the Super Four stage. Sri Lanka, the defending Asia Cup champions, had already beaten Bangladesh. India had opened their campaign with a win against Pakistan.

It was a special day for skipper Rohit Sharma as he was on the cusp of a major milestone. The Indian skipper had begun the day 22 runs adrift of becoming the latest batter to reach the 10,000-run mark. Rohit Sharma had scored 56 runs off 49 balls in the previous game against Pakistan on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma becomes the second-fastest batter to reach 10,000 ODI runs –

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma began the game on 9978 ODI runs. The 36-year-old then got to the landmark with a straight six. Rohit Sharma got past his 10,000 runs with an outstanding shot against his counterpart Dasun Shanaka.

Rohit Sharma became the second-fastest batter to go past 10,000 runs in ODI cricket. Virat Kohli holds the record when he got to the mark in his 205^th inning. Rohit Sharma got to the mark playing his 241^st inning. Sachin Tendulkar had got to the mark against Australia at Indore in his 259^th inning in 2001.

Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first on a hot and humid day at Colombo. The weather saw the sun peek out as there were lots of blue skies. Dasun Shanaka went in with the same team that won against Bangladesh.

India just made one change, Shardul Thakur was replaced by Axar Patel as the pitch had a lot more in it for the spinners. Shreyas Iyer was still not fit to make a comeback to the Indian team. KL Rahul after his century against Pakistan retained his place in the XI.

Jasprit Bumrah who bowled well against Pakistan also retained his place in the team. Mohammad Shami was benched as Mohammad Siraj was given the task to bowl with the new ball.

Here’s how the fans reacted –

Historic - Rohit Sharma becomes the 2nd fastest ever in history to reach 10,000 ODI runs. pic.twitter.com/Vufv2npuyr

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 12, 2023

Congratulations Captain 🔥

— Tas 🇮🇳 (@TasneemKhatai1) September 12, 2023

What a majestic shot to reach 10,000 runs! 🇮🇳

— Siddharth Roy (@RoySiddharth19) September 12, 2023

VINTAGE ROHIT LOFTED STRAIGHT DRIVE 😭😭😭

— User45 (@140off113) September 12, 2023

Goat 🐐🔥 pic.twitter.com/5JVgpIVRtT

— RRReddy (@RamRohitReddy) September 12, 2023

Congratulations Rohit Sharma for this milestone

— विजय (@bijjuu11) September 12, 2023

Greatest of all time ❤️

— Mintu Dutta (@MNGamin65372627) September 12, 2023

His pull shot is Fire

— Maheen🖤🇵🇰 (@mahi5621_) September 12, 2023

Hamare Hitman show 😎😎😎😎😎

— krishnamoorthy (@krishna99123) September 12, 2023