Asia Cup 2022: India captain Rohit Sharma appears to be like to interrupt Shahid Afridi’s report for many sixes

Rohit Sharma, who will lead India within the Asia Cup, has a chance to additionally change into the primary batter from the nation to finish 1000 runs within the continental match. India start their marketing campaign in opposition to Pakistan on Sunday, August 25.

Asia Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma targets Shahid Afridi’s report for many sixes (PTI Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSRohit Sharma has hit 883 runs in 27 matches in Asia CupRohit wants 6 extra sixes to overhaul Afridi on an elite checklistIndia will open their Asia Cup marketing campaign on Sunday vs Pakistan

It’s virtually time for the Asia Cup, the premier continental match which is being held for the primary time since 2018. The Asia Cup within the UAE gives a golden alternative for the sub-continent groups to have high-octane preparation within the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, beginning in October in Australia.

All eyes can be on Team India as they are going to be seeking to put behind the frustration of the early exit from T20 World Cup and make good use of their current kind. Rohit Sharma, who took over from Virat Kohli as India’s full-time captain throughout all codecs earlier this 12 months, already has led India to Asia Cup glory in 2018 however this would be the first time the Mumbai Indians captain will lead the staff within the continental match in T20 format.

While marshalling the troops effectively can be on Rohit Sharma’s thoughts within the lead as much as his captaincy debut at a World Cup, the skipper is also on the verge of attaining a few main milestones within the Asia Cup.

Rohit Sharma has alternative to interrupt former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi’s report for probably the most variety of sixes hit in Asia Cup. Afridi is on high of the checklist with 26 sixes in 27 matches. Rohit wants 6 extra massive hits to take the pole place.

Rohit Sharma can be taking part in his twenty eighth match in Asia Cup when India tackle Pakistan of their opening match in Dubai on Sunday, August 28. It may even be the primary time Rohit will lead India in opposition to their arch-rivals within the T20 format.

MOST SIXES IN ASIA CUPPLAYERMATCHESSIXESShahid Afridi (Pakistan)2726Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)2523Rohit Sharma (India)2721Suresh Raina (India)1818MS Dhoni2416

Furthermore, Rohit Sharma additionally has the chance to change into the primary India batter to attain 1,000 runs within the Asia Cup. Rohit has 883 runs in 27 matches whereas Sachin Tendulkar ended his profession with 971 runs within the Asia Cup 23 matches.

Former Sri Lanka opener Sanath Jayasuriya holds the report for probably the most runs with 1220 runs in 25 matches at a staggering common of over 50 and a strike fee of over 100. Kumar Sangakkara is on the 2nd spot with 1075 runs in 24 matches.

MOST RUNS IN ASIA CUPPLAYERMATCHESRUNSSanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)241220Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)241075Sachin Tendulkar (India)23971Shoaib Malik (Pakistan)21907Rohit Sharma (India)27883Virat Kohli (India)16766

Former captain Virat Kohli additionally has a chance to hitch the elite 1000-run membership. Kohli is returning to aggressive motion for the primary time since India’s tour of England in July. The star batter, who has been going via an prolonged lean patch, can be hoping to return to kind within the lead-up to the T20 World Cup. Kohli has performed solely 4 T20Is in 2022 and the stress can be on him when India tackle Pakistan within the Group A match on Sunday.

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