When Rohit Sharma takes the field against Afghanistan in the first ODI in Dharamsala on June 13, the India star will have a chance to create another huge record to his illustrious career.
At 39 years and 44 days, Rohit is set to become the oldest Indian player to play a One-Day International, breaking a record that has stood for almost four decades. The previous record for an Indian player is held by former India all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath, who last played an ODI for India at 39 years and 36 days.
The feat would be another reminder of the longevity and high-level performance of Rohit even at a very late stage in his career.
Rohit Set to Surpass Mohinder Amarnath
Amarnath's 37-year-old record has remained unbeaten so far, which makes it one of the longest-standing age-related records in Indian ODI cricket.
As soon as Rohit walks out on the field in Dharamsala, he will overtake the former World Cup-winning all-rounder to become the oldest Indian cricketer to ever feature in an ODI.
It is not just another reminder of Rohit's consistency and fitness levels, but also his enduring importance to the Indian team. Rohit may be close to the age of 40, but he remains one of the most experienced and dependable batters in world cricket.
The overall record of oldest Indian international cricketer still rests with Vinoo Mankad at 41 years and 300 days. However, Rohit's latest milestone will exclusively list him at the top of the India ODI records.
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Form Suggests Rohit is Far From Finished
The form which Rohit is carrying into the Afghanistan series makes the record even more significant.
The veteran opener has been enjoying a wonderful ODI season for over the course of 2025 and 2026. He aggregated 202 in three matches on India's tour of Australia with a century which fetched him the Player of the Series award.
He continued this spree with the South Africa tour and New Zealand tour, asserting that he still is one of the best in world cricket.
Apart from his own records, Rohit can also further solidify his position in the ICC ODI batting rankings with a good showing in the three-match series.
Shubman Gill-led India will head into the Afghanistan series with a formidable line-up. Rohit is expected to be at the top of the batting order.
For a player who has smashed a number of records in his career, the 37-year-old India record is just another that is waiting to be broken by Rohit in Dharamsala.
