New Delhi: Former India captain Rohit Sharma had a forgettable outing in the opening ODI against Australia at Perth Stadium as he managed to score only 8 runs. Making a comeback after announcing his retirement form Test cricket Rohit looked unsettled at the crease and managed only eight runs before edging a rising delivery from Josh Hazelwood to the slips. The ongoing series holds greats significance for Rohit Sharma as there is numerous speculations about his future in ODI and selection in 2027 ODI World Cup. With two ODIs still to be played the star batter will be eager to make the most of the remaining opportunities. Rohit Sharma is on the verge of making history Rohit Sharma is on the verge of making history in the second ODI against Australia. Rohit has amassed 998 runs in 20 ODIs on Australian soil which includes four centuries and two-half centuries he currently holds the record for the most runs by an Indian batter in Australia. just two more runs will see Rohit become the first Indian to reach 1000 ODI runs against Australia down under. Viv Richards holds the record for most ODI runs in Australia against Australia The record for the most ODI runs scored in Australia against Australia belongs to West Indies batsman and former captain Viv Richards. Richards scored a total of 1905 runs in 40 matches against Australia. Additionally Rohit Sharma also has a chance to become the all-time leading six-hitter in ODIs during the series. Currently Rohit ranks second on the list as he has smashed 344 sixes the former skipper is just eight sixes away from surpassing Shahid Afridis long-standing record of 351 sixes to take the top spot. Story Highlight Rohit Sharma had a forgettable outing in the opening ODI against Australia at Perth Stadium as he managed to score only 8 runs. Rohit Sharma is on the verge of making history in the second ODI against Australia as he needs only 2 runs to become the first Indian to reach 1000 ODI runs against Australia down under. The record for the most ODI runs scored in Australia against Australia belongs to West Indies batsman and former captain Viv Richards.