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Rohit Sharma (Source: AFP)
After a dominant victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at Mullanpur, India will now shift their attention to the ODI format. The Men in Blue are set to face Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series, starting on June 13.
The first ODI will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala. The second match is scheduled for June 17 in Lucknow, while the final ODI will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on June 20.
With several senior players unavailable for the series, the spotlight will be firmly on Rohit Sharma. Star batter Virat Kohli will miss the series, while Hardik Pandya has been ruled out due to injury.
It is vital to note that Rohit recently faced fitness concerns after suffering a hamstring injury during IPL 2026.
The experienced opener missed several matches for Mumbai Indians and was mainly used as an Impact Substitute during the latter stages of the tournament.
However, he received medical clearance just days before the ODI series and is now ready to return to international action.
As Rohit Sharma prepares for IND vs AFG ODIs, there will be plenty of attention on both his form and fitness.
In this article, let’s take a look at the records Rohit Sharma could break during the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.
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Oldest Indian Player To Appear In A ODI
Rohit Sharma is set to become the oldest Indian player to appear in a ODI on June 13, 2026. The previous record belongs to Mohinder Amarnath (39 years and 36 days old) when he played his final ODI for India against the West Indies at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
On June 13, Rohit Sharma will be 39 years and 44 days old, which will put him ahead of Amarnath's record.
The record for the oldest player ever to feature in an ODI is held by Netherlands batter Nolan Clarke.
Most 50-Plus Score For India
It is vital to note that Rohit Sharma is on the verge of overtaking Rahul Dravid in the list of most 50-plus scores for India in ODIs. Both players currently have 94 fifty-plus scores.
One more score of 50 or more will take Rohit Sharma past Rahul Dravid and will place him in third place on India’s all-time list. Only Sachin Tendulkar (145) and Virat Kohli (131) have more 50-plus scores for India in ODIs.
Most 50-plus scores for India in ODIs
- Sachin Tendulkar - 145
- Virat Kohli - 131
- Rahul Dravid - 94
- Rohit Sharma - 94
- Sourav Ganguly - 93
First Ever Indian Batter To Get 2 Centuries vs AFG In ODIs
India captain Rohit Sharma has a golden opportunity to create a unique record in ODIs.
If Rohit scores at least a single century in the upcoming India vs Afghanistan ODIs, he will become the first Indian batter ever to score two ODI centuries against Afghanistan. No other Indian batter has achieved this feat so far.
Rohit's first century against Afghanistan came during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between India and Afghanistan on October 11, 2023, at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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