Correspondent, 18 October: India's One-Day International squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand has been officially announced, confirming Rohit Sharma's selection for the team. The five-match ODI series is set to commence on November 4 and carries immense significance for the batter, as it presents him with what is considered his last opportunity to achieve a distinct milestone.
In the cricketing world, the 'SENA' nations—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia—hold a special prestige. Historically, only three Indian batters have accomplished the feat of scoring ODI centuries against all four of these countries: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan.
Sharma has already successfully registered ODI hundreds in South Africa, England, and Australia. However, he does not yet possess a century to his name in New Zealand. To secure a position on this exclusive list alongside Tendulkar, Kohli, and Dhawan, he must score a hundred against New Zealand during this upcoming tour.
Since this could potentially be the final New Zealand tour of Sharma's cricket career, it is widely regarded as his ultimate chance to complete the record. The ODI series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played from November 4 to November 15. All eyes are now focused on whether Sharma can strike a century within these five matches to become the fourth Indian player to accomplish the SENA century feat.
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