New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Star India batter Rohit Sharma surpassed former captain Sourav Ganguly to become India's third-highest run-getter in ODIs.

The veteran batter finally gave fans something to cheer about after a single-digit outing at Perth against Australia in the first ODI. During the second ODI, the 'Hitman' was not his usual explosive self, not going after the bowlers in the power play. Adopting a slower approach, he gradually built his momentum.

The result was a fine knock of 73 runs in 97 balls, with seven fours and two sixes. His strike rate was 75.26. The standout of his knock was undoubtedly two massive pull shots sent sailing into the stands for a six against Mitchell Owen.

Now in 275 ODIs and 267 innings, Rohit has scored...