India's World Cup-winning skipper and opening batter Rohit Sharma is all set for a huge milestone as he takes to the field on October 19th at Perth for the 1st ODI against Australia.
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The game at Perth will be Rohit Sharma's 500th game for India in the international cricket arena, which is a very big achievement. Only a total of 4 Indian players have managed to play 500 International games so far.
In this article, The Sporting News takes a look at the list of Indian players to have played a total of 500 international matches.
Rohit set to play his 500th International game for India
The Mumbaikar has been one of the most integral parts of the Indian setup from the past many years. Opening the batting, Rohit has broken several milestones, including the most double centuries by a batter in ODIs.
In his 499 games across formats in International cricket so far, the batter has scored close to 20000 runs and averages above 40 in Tests and ODIs, while above 32 in T20Is.
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Let's look into the full list of Indian players who have played more than 500 International matches:
| Player | International matches |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 664 |
| Virat Kohli | 550 |
| MS Dhoni | 535 |
| Rahul Dravid | 504 |
| Rohit Sharma | 499* |
What's next for Rohit Sharma?
Rohit will make a comeback to International cricket after a long time. Having called time to his Test and T20I career, the Mumbai batter features only in the ODI format. He last played for India in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year, where he led the Indian side to the title.
Rohit has worked very hard on his fitness and has lost a lot of weight in the past six months, which is an indication that he is eyeing the 2027 ODI World Cup. While his form has not been a concern, his age and fitness are the key factors that the team management is keeping a close eye on.
While there is no confirmation about his plans for India, a good Australia series will play a huge role in cementing Rohit's place in the ODI squad going forward.
India vs Australia 2025 ODI schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Oct 19 | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| 2nd ODI | Oct 23 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 3rd ODI | Oct. 25 | SCG, Sydney |
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