ICC World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev's record with 100 against Afghanistan
ICC World Cup 2023: Team India skipper Rohit Sharma surpassed the records of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev with a century against Afghanistan. With this 100, Rohit Sharma has completed 7 centuries in the ICC World Cup which puts him at the top of the list.
Earlier, he was tied with Sachin Tendulkar with 6 centuries, but today he played a fiery innings against Afghanistan to smash a beautiful century. Rohit Sharma also became the fastest Indian to smash a century in ICC World Cup on just 63 balls, a record previously held by legend Kapil Dev, who smashed a World Cup century in 72 balls.
Everyone in the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi stood on their feet to appreciate Rohit Sharma's big record. In the list of most ICC World Cup 100s, Rohit Sharma now stands on top with 7 centuries.
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is on second with 6 centuries, Sri Lanka's former skipper Kumar Sangakkara is on third with 5 centuries. Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is on fourth with 5 centuries and Australian opener David Warner is on 5th with 4 centuries in the ICC World Cup.
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