This will mark the 38-year-old’s first appearance since leading India to glory in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
However, Rohit will not return as captain for the series, with Shubman Gill named India’s ODI skipper. The Mumbai batter will instead focus on continuing his brilliance with the bat.
With 273 ODIs under his belt, Rohit has amassed 11,168 runs in 265 innings at an average of 48.76 and a strike rate of 92.80, including 32 centuries and 58 fifties, with a highest score of 264. As he gears up for his return, here are five major milestones and records he can achieve in the Australia series.
#1 Eight More Sixes to Become the Player with the Most Sixes in ODI Cricket
Rohit has already struck 344 sixes in ODIs, the most by any Indian. He needs just eight more to surpass former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi (351 sixes in 398 ODIs) and become the player with the most sixes in 50-over cricket.
#2 Needs 54 More Runs to Become India’s Third-Highest Run-Scorer in ODIs
Since his ODI debut in 2007, Rohit has been a mainstay for India. With 11,168 runs, he needs just 54 more to surpass Sourav Ganguly (11,121) and claim the third spot on India’s all-time ODI run-scorers list, behind Sachin Tendulkar (18,426) and Virat Kohli (14,181).
#3 One More Century to Reach 50 International Hundreds Across Formats
Rohit has scored 32 ODI centuries, 12 in Tests, and five in T20Is. With 49 international hundreds to his name, one more would see him reach 50, joining Sachin Tendulkar (100) and Virat Kohli (82) as the only Indians to reach this milestone.
#4 First Player to Hit 100 Sixes Against Australia in ODIs
Rohit has already hit 88 sixes in 46 innings against Australia. He needs 12 more to become the first cricketer to smash 100 sixes against the six-time world champions in ODI cricket.
#5 One Century to Equal Sachin Tendulkar’s Record for Most Hundreds Against Australia
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most centuries against Australia in ODIs, with nine. Rohit has eight centuries in 46 ODIs against Australia, scoring 2,407 runs at an average of 57.30 with a strike rate of 96.01. One more century will see him equal Tendulkar’s record.
As Rohit prepares for his ODI comeback in Australia, fans will be watching closely to see if he can add more milestones to his illustrious career.
