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Rohit Sharma Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to Become Fastest Opener to Reach 7000 ODI Runs

GUWAHATI: India's Rohit Sharma on January 17 became the fastest batsman to score 7000 ODI runs as an opener, surpassing Hashim Amla and Sachin Tendulkar.

Rohit completed 7000 ODI runs during the second ODI against Australia at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium against Australia.

While Rohit took 137 innings to reach the milestone, Amla, who now stands at the second spot, had achieved the feat in 147 innings. Tendulkar had completed 7,000 ODI runs in 160 innings.

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