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Rohit Sharma: Little Known Records In Test Cricket

The 38-year-old announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect on Wednesday.

<div class="paragraphs"><p>From a century on debut to the fourth highest partnership for the seventh wicket, Rohit Sharma has several little-known feathers to his cap (Photo:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma/X)</p></div>
From a century on debut to the fourth highest partnership for the seventh wicket, Rohit Sharma has several little-known feathers to his cap (Photo: Rohit Sharma/X)

From a century on debut to the fourth highest partnership for the seventh wicket, Rohit Sharma has several little-known feathers to his cap in his international Test career.

The 38-year-old announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect on Wednesday. His exit from the red-ball format of the game comes ahead of the selection for the upcoming tour to England.

Here are some of Sharma's lesser-known stats worth noting:

  • Hit a century on debut — scored 177.

  • Scored a hundred in consecutive matches from debut.

  • Hit ninth most sixes in a Test career — 88 maximums.

  • Fourth-highest partnership for the seventh wicket.

  • He has also taken two wickets in the format.

  • Hit seven sixes in an innings — 22nd in the list.

  • He is in the 34th position for the most consecutive innings without a duck — 60.

  • Ranks 33rd for fifties in consecutive innings — five.

Sharma's Test career spanned a total of 67 matches. He cumulatively scored 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57, which included 18 half-centuries and 12 centuries. His highest score stood at 212.

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