Here’s a look at some of his finest performances in Test cricket:

177 vs West Indies, Kolkata, 2013

Rohit Sharma made a dream debut during Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell Test at Eden Gardens. Walking in at 82 for 4, Rohit rescued India with a stunning 177 off 301 balls, featuring 23 fours and a six. He built crucial partnerships, particularly with Ravichandran Ashwin, helping India post 453 and win by an innings and 51 runs.

176 vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam, 2019

After a lean phase, Rohit was promoted as a Test opener during the 2019 series against South Africa. He responded with a commanding 176 off 244 balls, including 23 fours and six sixes. Alongside Mayank Agarwal, Rohit stitched a 317-run opening stand, setting the foundation for a 203-run victory.

212 vs South Africa, Ranchi, 2019

Continuing his sublime form in the same series, Rohit smashed his maiden Test double-century, scoring 212 off 255 balls. His innings was studded with 28 fours and six sixes, which helped India post a mammoth 497. The hosts won by an innings and 202 runs, and Rohit ended the series as the leading run-scorer with 529 runs.

127 vs England, The Oval, 2021

Rohit answered doubts about his performance in English conditions with a masterful 127 in the second innings of the fourth Test. Battling challenging swing and seam movement, his innings anchored India’s second innings and was instrumental in a 157-run victory.

161 vs England, Chennai, 2021

Playing on a turning track at Chepauk, Rohit scored a brilliant 161 off 231 balls. His mix of aggression and control against England’s spinners helped India to a 317-run win and paved the way for a series comeback.