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India's Shikhar Dhawan, left, and Rohit Sharma. (AP Image)
The team has scored the most number of runs in ODIs this year. It’s also the 6th highest aggregate runs for India in any year.
Indian openers have the most number of century partnerships (9). The 2nd best is 3 by Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Indian openers in 2017 have a conversion rate of 90.00% which is the best by any team (minimum three 50+ scores). They have also scored the most number of runs this year.
Dhawan-Rohit have 2nd most ODI runs as openers in 2017. They have the most no. of century partnerships in ODIs this year and have a 50-100 conversion rate of 80.00.
Rohit, who smashed his third double hundred in ODIs, has scored seven hundreds this year (six in ODIs and one in Tests) marking a successful return to international cricket following a thigh surgery last November.
"I would say this year has been the best year for me as a cricketer. I have been hitting the ball well," said Rohit after India's series leveling win against Sri Lanka.
The opener is a vital part of the limited overs team but is not yet a sure starter in the Test eleven. But what helped him get a bagful of runs is the mindset that he will play every game.
"I keep telling myself that if an opportunity arises, I have to be ready for it. What has happened in the past, I have no regrets. The future is bright. The last five six months that has been the mindset," said Rohit.
"I wanted to be ready for Test matches. I knew the combination which we play, five bowlers sometimes and sometimes four, I may play or may not. I just have to prepare myself in a way that I am playing every game be at my best," added Rohit.
First Published: December 16, 2017, 10:41 AM IST