India, Nov. 10 -- Former India batter Mohammad Kaif remarked that a major challenge awaits Rohit Sharma in the upcoming IPL season - to finally cross the 600-run mark, a milestone the explosive opener is yet to achieve in his illustrious career. The former Mumbai Indians skipper came closest to the milestone back in 2013, when he amassed 538 runs - still his best-ever IPL season. Despite his consistency and match-winning knocks over the years, Rohit hasn't managed to breach the 600-run barrier yet.

The swashbuckling opener scored 418 runs last season at a scintillating strike rate of 149.29, while registering four half-centuries.

Kaif weighed in on Rohit's IPL performances, pointing out that while the veteran earns praise for his leader...