ROHIT SHARMA MAKES CRICKET HISTORY WITH FASTEST CENTURY BY AN INDIAN IN WC

In a display of cricketing excellence, India's captain, Rohit Sharma, etched his name into the annals of cricket history, shattering a 40-year-old record by notching the fastest century by an Indian in a World Cup.

- SUNIL YASH KALRA

Rohit>s breathtaking performance led India to a resounding 8-wicket victory over Afghanistan at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Rohit Sharma's masterful innings catapulted him to a remarkable milestone, making him the fastest Indian to amass 1,000 runs in the history of the ICC Cricket World Cup. This achievement occurred during India's second match against Afghanistan in Delhi, where the 36-year-old veteran joined an exclusive club as the fourth Indian to reach the illustrious 1,000run mark in this prestigious event.

In an extraordinary feat, Rohit Sharma required just 19 innings to achieve 1,000 runs in World Cup matches, a feat equaled only by Australia>s David Warner, who accomplished the same in as many innings. This duo now stands at the top of this remarkable record, underscoring their excellence in the high-pressure World Cup arena. It's worth noting that the legendary Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian to reach the fastest 1,000 runs, achieving it in just 20 innings.