Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone, playing his 500th international match for India, becoming the fifth Indian to do so. He also stands on the cusp of breaking Shahid Afridi's record for the most sixes in ODI cricket. Sharma's impressive career includes captaining India to T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy victories.
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