In a bold statement, former Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan asserts that Rohit Sharma has eclipsed Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar to become India’s greatest-ever batter. Following India’s outstanding performance in the 2023 World Cup, where they reached the final but fell short against Australia, Junaid emphasizes Rohit Sharma’s unparalleled contributions to the team.
Rohit Sharma’s remarkable form during the tournament, amassing 597 runs with a strike rate of 125.94, places him ahead, according to Junaid Khan. The veteran bowler praises Rohit’s diverse range of shots, citing his title of “Hitman” and underlining his ability to score double centuries. Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest-ever ODI score with 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014 and is the sole player with three double centuries in men’s ODIs.
“Scoring 264 in an ODI, making 2 more double hundreds is a task in itself. When you do it time and again, it means you have the quality. He has hit the most sixes as well for India. So, my vote is with Rohit,” states Junaid Khan, who played 22 Test matches, 76 ODIs, and nine T20Is for Pakistan between 2011 and 2019.
Rohit Sharma’s instrumental role in India’s victories during the World Cup, coupled with his record-breaking feats, has sparked a debate on the nation’s cricketing legends. Junaid Khan’s outspoken endorsement of Rohit Sharma’s greatness adds an intriguing dimension to the ongoing discussion.
