Rohit Sharma has made history by becoming the fourth Indian batter to score 20,000 runs in international cricket. The milestone was achieved during the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Rohit reached this landmark when he pushed a delivery from Keshav Maharaj to long-on for a single, marking a significant moment in his career.

At 38 years old, Rohit joins an elite group of Indian cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid. He is now the 14th player globally to reach this impressive total. In the match, Rohit scored 75 runs off 73 balls, hitting seven fours and a six, contributing to a strong opening partnership of 155 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

India's bowlers also performed well, with Kuldeep Yadav taking four wickets and Prasidh Krishna claiming another four, helping to bowl out South Africa for 270 runs. Quinton de Kock was the standout performer for South Africa, scoring 106 runs off 89 balls.

Rohit Sharma's journey in international cricket began with his ODI debut on June 23, 2007, against Ireland. Initially struggling in the middle order, he found his rhythm after being promoted to open the batting in 2013. Since then, he has become one of the most successful openers in ODI history, holding the record for three double centuries in ODIs and scoring an unbeaten 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014, the highest individual score in men's ODIs.

Rohit has also excelled in T20 cricket, leading India to significant victories, including the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. His contributions have been vital in major tournaments, including the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, where he became the first player to score five centuries in a single edition.

As Rohit continues to perform at a high level, he remains a key figure in Indian cricket, inspiring the next generation of players with his achievements and dedication to the sport.