With the Champions Trophy not far away, all eyes will be on India’s lethal batters. When it comes to Rohit Sharma, there’s no doubt that fans will tune in just to watch him dominate the bowlers.
The current India skipper, who made his Champions Trophy debut in 2013, and interestingly, it was the first time he opened for India in the 50-over format. In that tournament, Team India didn’t lose any game and won each and every crucial match, ultimately winning the trophy under MS Dhoni. It’s right to say that Rohit played a big and crucial part.
Then fast forward to the Champions Trophy 2017, where he came as the expert opener and took the stage with his brilliant run-making ability. But why are we saying that he could be dangerous in this upcoming tournament? Well, that’s what his stats say.
See Rohit Sharma’s stats in the Champions Trophy and check why he could be a key player for India in the upcoming edition.
Rohit Sharma record in Champions Trophy
| Format | Innings | Runs | Average | 100s/50s |
| Champions Trophy | 10 | 481 | 53.4 | 1/4 |
One of his best editions was the 2017 Champions Trophy, a time when he also served as the vice-captain of the team. Sharma played magical innings, including a century against Bangladesh in the semi-finals, and total he made 304 runs with an outstanding average of 76. Although India didn’t win that edition and lost to Pakistan in the final, everyone remembers how beautifully Rohit contributed as a batter.
Overall, he has played two editions of the Champions Trophy, averaging 53.4 with 481 runs in total. He will be eager to add more in the upcoming Champions Trophy. However, that will only happen if he plays big innings, something he has the potential to do. While he may not be in peak form, his ability to convincingly dominate bowlers is well known.
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