Rohit On Cusp Of Joining Elite List

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Veteran India batter Rohit Sharma is on cusp of entering the elite batters list in international cricket.

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With 19,959 runs in 503 matches across formats, Rohit needs 41 runs more to complete his 20,000 international runs.

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He will become the 14th batter in the world to achieve this feat. Rohit will also become the fourth Indian in the elite list.

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The first spot has been taken by Sachin Tendulkar with 34,357 runs in 664 matches.

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Former Sri Lanka batter Kumar Sangakkara is at the second place with 28,016 runs in 594 matches.

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Star India batter Virat Kohli has taken the third place with 27,673 runs in 553 matches.

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