Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want

Rohit Sharma, celebrated as one of India's finest captains, now finds himself associated with two unwanted records.

The year 2024 has been a mixed journey for Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. On one hand, he achieved the historic milestone of leading India to its second T20 World Cup title after a 17-year wait - a moment that will forever be a highlight of his career. On the other hand, a series of setbacks have marred what could have been a golden year for the "Hitman".

Rohit, celebrated as one of India's finest captains, now finds himself associated with two unwanted records.

For the first time in 45 years, an Indian captain failed to secure an ODI win in an entire calendar year. In 2024, India played three ODIs against Sri Lanka, losing two, while the third match was abandoned due to rain.

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Also, Rohit became the first Indian captain to suffer a 3-0 home Test series loss. Indian cricket team, under captain Rohit, lost a Test series 3-0 against New Zealand, marking the Kiwis' first-ever Test series win on Indian soil.

These setbacks have made India's path to ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final more challenging.

Once leading the WTC rankings, India's 3-0 series loss to New Zealand, followed by a defeat to Australia in the Adelaide (2nd) Test and a drawn Brisbane (3rd) Test, has left their qualification hopes hanging by a thread.

To reach the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final, India must now win their last two Tests against Australia and hope for favorable outcomes in South Africa-Sri Lanka series.

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IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been a gripping contest, with momentum swinging back and forth. India started off great by taking a 1-0 lead in Perth, only for Australia to level the series 1-1 in 2nd Test in Adelaide. The rain-affected third Test in Brisbane ended in a draw, setting the stage for a crucial showdown in Melbourne. With the series tied at 1-1 and a place in the WTC Final at stake, both teams are determined to win the 4th Test at MCG.