In the history of Indian cricket, there are some partnerships that over time become a symbol of an unbreakable bond and unparalleled success. The opening pair of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma is one such example.
Together, these two players have given Indian cricket many memorable moments and taken it to new heights. Dhawan recently praised his favorite opening partner Rohit Sharma, calling him “a gem”.
Dhawan recently said about Rohit on a Star Sports show,
“My favorite opening partner is Rohit. I have opened with Rohit for 8–10 years. My bond with Rohit is very strong. He is a gem.”
This statement of Dhawan shows the deep friendship and respect between him and Rohit.
Shikhar and Rohit’s partnership
The opening pair of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma has given many historic moments to Indian cricket. Both opened together for the first time during the Champions Trophy in 2013. From that time till now, the pair has added 5148 runs for the first wicket in 115 ODIs for India, making them the fourth most successful opening pair in ODI cricket.
Performance of Dhawan and Rohit
Shikhar Dhawan has an international cricket career spanning 14 years. He has played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is. However, he was dropped from the ODI team after 2022.
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma is in great form at the moment. He was the highest run-scorer for India in the T20 World Cup 2024 held in June.
The pair of Dhawan and Sharma have brought immense success to Indian cricket. Their harmonious partnership and mutual respect not only reflect their individual records but also contribute significantly to the prosperity of Indian cricket.
