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Rohit Sharma Played 500th International Match: The first ODI match between India and Australia was played today on Sunday, 19 October at Optum Stadium in Perth. Rohit Sharma made a special record in his name in this match. Rohit has now become the 11th player in the world and 5th from India to play 500 international matches. Rohit has played 67 Tests, 274 ODIs and 159 T20 International matches so far in his career. Before this, only 10 great players of the world and only 4 of India had achieved this position. Let us know who are the 10 legendary players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket?
10 legendary players who played more than 500 matches in international cricket
1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 664 matches
India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar is at number one in the list of 10 great players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Sachin has played 664 matches in his international career.
2. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 652 matches
Sri Lanka’s best batsman Mahela Jayawardene is at second place in the list of 10 legendary players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Jayawardene has played 652 matches in his international career.
3. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 594 matches
Sri Lanka’s great wicketkeeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara is at third place in the list of 10 great players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Sangakkara has played 594 matches in his international career.
4. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 586 matches
Sri Lanka’s explosive opening batsman Sanath Jayasuriya is at fourth place in the list of 10 legendary players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Jayasuriya has played 586 matches in his international career.
5. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 560 matches
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is at fifth position in the list of 10 great players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Ponting has played 560 matches in his international career.
6. Virat Kohli (India) – 551* matches
India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is at sixth place in the list of 10 legendary players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Virat has played 551 matches in his international career.
7. Mahendra Singh Dhoni (India) – 538 matches
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is at seventh place in the list of 10 great players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Dhoni has played 538 matches in his international career.
8. Shaheed Afridi (Pakistan) – 524 matches
Pakistan’s brilliant all-rounder Shahid Afridi is at eighth number in the list of 10 legendary players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Afridi has played 524 matches in his international career.
9. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 519 matches
South Africa’s best all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at ninth position in the list of 10 great players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Kallis has played 519 matches in his international career.
10. Rahul Dravid (India) – 509 matches
India’s great batsman Rahul Dravid is at tenth number in the list of 10 legendary players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Rahul has played 509 matches in his international career.
11. Rohit Sharma (India) – 500* matches
India’s explosive opening batsman Rohit Sharma is at the last position in the list of 10 legendary players who have played more than 500 matches in international cricket. Rohit has played 500 matches in his international career.
Let us tell you that in the history of international cricket, till now only 11 players have played 500 or more international matches. Which includes five Indians, three Sri Lankans and one player each from Australia, Pakistan and South Africa.