India's World Cup clash against England holds special significance for skipper Rohit Sharma as he will lead the Indian cricket team for the 100th time in ODI cricket on this occasion at the Ekana Sports City Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday.
This is a remarkable milestone in Rohit's cricketing career and his captaincy journey.
Rohit's journey as the captain of the Indian team commenced on December 10, 2017, during an ODI against Sri Lanka where he scored just two runs.
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However, in the subsequent match, Rohit played a stellar innings, scoring an unbeaten 208, which marked his third ODI double-hundred. This achievement made him the second captain after Virender Sehwag to record an ODI double-hundred. Rohit's leadership continued to shine in T20Is when he scored his first century as a captain during his second innings against Sri Lanka in 2017.
It was only in late 2021, that he took over the full-time captaincy role from his teammate Virat Kohli.
As a captain, Rohit has accumulated 3918 runs across different formats, including eight centuries and 24 fifties, showcasing his prowess as a batsman and leader. He has also made a significant impact in terms of sixes, ranking third on the all-time list among captains with 187 maximums, trailing only behind Eoin Morgan (233) and MS Dhoni (211).
Rohit's captaincy has been marked by several notable achievements. He led India to victory in the Nidahas Trophy in 2018 and clinched two Asia Cup titles in 2018 and 2023. Additionally, he led the Indian team to the finals of the second World Test Championship, where they finished as runners-up. Rohit also guided the team to the semifinals of the 2022 T20 World Cup, where they faced eventual champions England.
What is Rohit Sharma's record as India captain?
Under Rohit's captaincy, India has seen considerable success. He has led the team in 99 matches, achieving 73 victories, with 23 losses and 3 draws, resulting in an impressive win percentage of 73.37.
Notably, Rohit has been particularly successful in the T20I format, where he has captained the Men in Blue 51 times, securing 39 wins while losing 12 matches. In T20Is, Rohit boasts a remarkable win percentage of 76.47.
Meanwhile in tests, Rohit has led the side on nine occasions. He has won five, lost and drawn two each.
| Won | Lost | Drawn/NR | |
| ODI | 73 | 23 | 0/3 |
| Test | 9 | 2 | 2/0 |
| T20 | 39 | 12 | 0/0 |
How have India performed in the ICC World Cup 2023?
India are in red-hot form, being the only team which is undefeated after playing five games in the ongoing tournament so far. On the other hand, England, who have lost four of their five fixtures, are sitting on the brink of exiting early from the competition.
If India win on Sunday, they will be almost through to the playoffs as one more victory will lead them to 12 points. On the other hand, if England lose, their early departure from the World Cup will be confirmed.
How to watch India vs England IN CWC 2023?
Star Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights for the ODI World Cup 2023. All World Cup games, including will be live on Star Sports TV channels and Disney+ Hotstar.
| Country | TV CHANNEL | LIVESTREAM |
| India | Star Sports TV channels | Disney+ Hotstar |
India vs England IN CWC 2023: Latest betting odds, predictions
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