Key facts
- Rohit Sharma has surpassed 16,000 international runs as an opener.
- The achievement occurred during India's ODI match against Afghanistan.
- The match was shortened to 25 overs per side due to rain.
- Sharma was run out for 16 runs after reaching the milestone.
India batter Rohit Sharma reached a major milestone in international cricket by surpassing 16,000 international runs as an opener during India's first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamshala. The landmark came in a rain-affected contest that was reduced to 25 overs per side.
Rohit achieved the feat when he hit Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai for a six over square leg. His innings ended with a run-out on 16 runs. The six took him past the 16,000-run mark as an opener in international cricket. Earlier, Afghanistan posted 193, setting India a target of 194 in the rain-shortened match. Despite Rohit's early departure, India remained well-placed in the chase.