India, April 16 -- Rohit Sharma has redefined his ODI blueprint in recent years, shifting gears from measured knocks to explosive intent at the top. This transformation came to full bloom during the 2023 World Cup, where his blistering starts consistently set the tone for India's dominance through the tournament. The trend continued into the Champions Trophy earlier this year, where Rohit's fearless approach helped India to the title.

That earlier version of Rohit, the one that paced his innings with surgical patience, was no less lethal. His record - three double centuries in ODIs - stands as a testament to that style. Nothing, though, remains more symbolic than his golden run in the 2019 World Cup where he struck five centuries with su...