At Lord's, Rohit and Kohli together crossed the historic milestone of playing 400 international matches

A significant milestone in the history of Indian batting was achieved on Sunday at the historic Lord's cricket ground, when two great batsmen of the post-Sachin Tendulkar era, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, completed 400 international matches together. With this feat, the duo has entered the list of the greatest partnerships in cricket history.

As they took to the field in the third and decisive One-Day International against England, Rohit and Kohli broke the Indian record held by Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, who had played 391 international matches together.

The milestone of 400 matches is not just a number, but a reflection of the changing era of Indian batting, representing the journey from the era of Sachin, Dravid, and Ganguly to the era of Rohit and Kohli. The duo has taken Indian cricket to new heights with several memorable and match-winning innings in major tournaments.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli began their international careers in 2007 and 2008, respectively. During this period, they not only witnessed the changes in Indian cricket but also played a significant role in shaping it. From the inception of T20 cricket to India becoming a global power in all three formats, they have been part of several historic victories.

Together, the two players have played a crucial role in helping India win the 2011 ODI World Cup, two T20 World Cups, and the Champions Trophy. Their consistent performance and ability to excel under pressure have made them one of the most successful pairs in modern cricket.

With this achievement, Rohit and Kohli have moved to seventh place in the list of pairs who have played the most international matches together. The list is topped by Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, who have played 550 matches together, followed by Tillakaratne Dilshan and Jayawardene (426) and Sangakkara and Dilshan (418).

This milestone has come at a time when both players are focusing on ODI cricket after retiring from Test and T20 International cricket. Every match they play is of immense importance in the context of the 2027 ODI World Cup preparations.

Virat Kohli is the second-highest run-scorer for India in ODI cricket, with 14,867 runs, while Rohit Sharma is third, with 11,757 runs, reflecting their long-standing dominance in Indian cricket. As Indian cricket prepares to welcome a new generation of stars, the joint 400th international match of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli serves as a reminder of the golden era when two extraordinary talents converted pressure into success and partnerships into history.