Rohit Sharma now holds the record for the highest number of centuries among Indian openers with 31 centuries in winning matches in ODIs, T20s, and Tests. Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar was on top of this record. Sachin has the record of the century in 30 winning matches. News from Genius and India.com.

Rohit is now joint number 2 with Matthew Hayden in the record for most centuries in a winning match among openers in international cricket. Australia’s David Warner holds the record with 32 centuries.

India defeated Australia by 132 runs in Nagpur Test. India captain Rohit Sharma is the only centurion in this Test. This is his first Test century as India’s captain and he became the only Indian to score a century as a captain in all three editions.
Two of the remaining three Tests of this series will be played in Delhi and Ahmedabad. It was supposed to be held at another Dharamshala but was shifted as the venue was not ready. The new venue is yet to be decided. If nothing happens, Rohit Sharma will open India’s batting innings in the remaining three Tests as well. If he can score a century and also win the team, then Rohit can touch David Warner in this series.