Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh on Thursday to lay the foundation stone of various development projects. He also held some public meetings in Bina, MP and Raigarh, Chattisgarh, which are also important for the BJP’s election campaign for poll bound states followed by the general elections of 2024. Around 11:15 am he reached Bina, where he unveiled the projects worth more than 50,700 crore rupees. After this, he left for Raigarh, where he was welcomed by the state deputy Chief Minister around 3:15 pm and dedicated an East Rail Corridor project which holds national importance in transferring resources. He also inaugurated nine critical care blocks in different districts of Chattisgarh. 

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated East Rail Corridor Phase-1 of the country’s South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) at Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, which was built at a cost of approximately ₹ 3,055 crore,” SECL Bilaspur said in an official statement. This 124 km long line between Kharsia and Dharamjaygarh will help transport coal and other raw materials to various end-use projects, including power generation projects at SECL’s coal mines and other coal mines in the Mand-Raigarh coal mine in Raigarh district. The annual capacity of the project is 62 million tons per year. In the future, with the development of passenger transport services, the residents of this tribal-dominated region will be able to connect with the mainstream of the country.

Renuka Singh Saruta, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, highlighted the various efforts of the Ministry of Coal and Tribal Affairs for public welfare, and said, “The Ministry of Coal is also working on alternative uses of coal which includes gasification of coal. All coal companies were mandated to develop maximum opportunities for education, health, rural development, drinking water and employment in coal-producing areas under corporate social responsibility.”

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister T.S. Singh Deo welcomed the Prime Minister and said, “I am happy to have the opportunity to welcome Prime Minister Modi on the soil of Chhattisgarh. The inauguration by the Prime Minister will certainly give a boost to the development of the state of Chhattisgarh.” “Various development works are carried out through the centre, and in the future, we will continue cooperation in the fields of education, health care, etc,” he continued. 

Ahead of World Marrow Donor Day, which is observed on the third Saturday of September, experts at an event organized by DKMS BMST Foundation India in association with Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, highlighted the treatment of blood cancer in India faces a major challenge. The scarcity of compatible stem cell donors is a significant problem, and with many lives at stake, blood stem cell transplants have become a crucial treatment for those in need. During this event, DKMS-BMST facilitated stem donors Samarth, Pranjal and Shashank, who recently donated their blood stem cells and have become proud lifesavers.

A stem cell transplantation involves the transfusion of stem cells from a healthy donor to a patient suffering from blood cancer or blood disorders such as thalassemia, aplastic or sickle cell anemia. In India, blood cancer patients encounter significant challenges when seeking treatment through stem cell transplantation. Despite the immense life-changing potential of this treatment, the shortage of HLA (tissue type) matched donors poses a critical situation leaving patients in a race against time to find a matching donor before they succumb to the disease. Hence, there is an urgent requirement for increased awareness and support for blood cell transplantation in India from both the public and the medical community.

Dr. Santanu Sen, Consultant, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation at Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai, said, “Every 5 minutes, someone in India is diagnosed with blood cancer and blood disorders such as Thalassemia and Aplastic Anemia. Many such patients need a blood stem cell transplant to survive. An HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) matched donor is required for a successful stem cell transplant. However, only a fraction of patients finds an HLA-matched donor within their family, and for about 70-80% of the cases, patients look for a matched ‘unrelated’ donor. Every year, about 65,000 new searches are initiated worldwide for an unrelated matching donor, but due to the lack of a matching donor, India has one of the highest ratios of searches that do not result in transplantation. This gap can be bridged only when more and more people from different ethnicities in India are a part of the donor registry maintained by organizations such as DKMS-BMST.”

Patrick Paul, CEO, DKMS BMST Foundation India, said, “As per the World Marrow Donor Association, there are over 41 million donors registered across the globe. In India, there is a huge demand and supply gap in patient looking for stem cell transplant from a matching donor. Finding a matching blood stem cell donor remains a critical obstacle for Indian patients seeking life-saving transplants. Establishing a robust donor database can bridge the gap between patients and potential donors. India has a large population with diverse ethnicities; therefore, it becomes very important that more and more people from varied ethnic background to register as a stem cell donor. We urge more individuals to come forward, give their cheek swab sample to become a lifesaver-in-waiting, as every new registration brings hope to those in need of a lifesaving stem cell transplant.”

As of now, over 13,000 individuals have enrolled in the DKMS-BMST donor stem cell registry in Maharashtra, and there are over 90,000 registrants throughout India. Additionally, in the past four years, the foundation has facilitated more than 100 blood stem cell transplants nationwide. The organization aims to register many more donors in India and worldwide to give as many patients a second chance at life as possible.

Dr. Santosh Shetty, CEO, Kokilaben Hospital said, “We are honoured to join hands with DKMS-BMST to mark World Marrow Donor Day and raise awareness about the importance of stem cell transplantation in the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders in India. At Kokilaben Hospital with our largest and one of the most advanced BMT unit, we take immense pride in our commitment to advancing stem cell therapy, making Stem Cell Transplants accessible for thalassemia patients. We have touched more than 250 lives, including several underprivileged patients, at minimal cost, enabling them to embrace a Thalassemia-free life, and break free from complications.  Each success story reaffirms our leadership in transforming lives.”

IPS officer Rajnish Seth, Director General of Police (DGP), Maharashtra said, “In Maharashtra, the true strength lies not only in our culture and heritage but also in our compassionate hearts. When we come together to support organizations like DKMS-BMST, we become living assets, saving lives through blood stem cell donation. Let’s unite as a community, as a force for good, and make a difference that truly matters.”

Samarth, a 26-year-old donor from Mumbai said, “It has been an incredibly rewarding experience, knowing that I had the opportunity to save a life. The process, from receiving the call from DKMS-BMST to the actual donation, went seamlessly. I received thorough explanations and guidance at every stage, and all my questions were answered to my satisfaction. I’m looking forward to meeting the individual I’ve assisted soon. I’m filled with a sense of fulfilment about this entire journey.”

Today, more than 41 million potential unrelated donors are listed worldwide with stem cell donor centers and registries, of which only 0.04% are Indians. This situation can only be changed by recruiting many potential blood stem cell donors from India. Registration takes only 5 minutes of your time. If you’re between 18 and 55 years and in general good health, take the first step to register as a blood stem cell donor by ordering your home swab kit at www.dkms-bmst.org/register

Kim Jong Un’s trip to Russia took place on Wednesday. The North Korean dictator toured Russia in his private train with a group of military officials to continue his discussions with the Russian President, despite warnings from the US to prohibit the trade of weapons. The highly anticipated meet took place in the far east town of Russia, at Vostochny Сosmodrome in Amur region, Russia. Kim Jong rarely made any trips to foreign lands since the pandemic ended, but recently he was seen on the red carpet meeting the Natural Resources Minister of Russia, Alexander Kozlov. 

The conference commenced with a visit to a Soyuz-2 space rocket takeoff facility. Russia could aid North Korea to build satellites for space. Putin after explaining his statement said, “That is why we reached here. The head of North Korea exhibits significant interest in rocket technology. They are attempting to develop their space mission.”

Kim informed Putin that Russia and the West were engaged in a holy war and that they were both battling against “imperialism” together. Through a translator, Kim informed Putin that “Russia has advanced to a sacred battle to defend its independence and protection… against the brutal forces.”

Putin and Kim Jong’s meeting, according to Kim Jong, was the “first step” towards improving ties between the two countries. Kim Jong Un, the leader of the isolated nation, was hosted by Putin, who celebrated the “strengthening of future cooperation” with North Korea.

Kim expressed his confidence that “evil” would be defeated by the Russian army and people. Kim stated, “I am utterly persuaded that the valiant Russian army and people would magnificently inherit the tradition of victory and confidently exhibit priceless honor and dignity on the fronts of the special military operation.”

Although he stressed that Russia would uphold its duties to the international community, Putin stated there was potential for bilateral military-technical cooperation.

As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid a rare foreign visit to Russia, where President Vladimir Putin offered his assistance, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged other nations to abide by UN sanctions against that nation.

Kim Jong Un’s offer for Putin to visit North Korea was accepted. The Russian president underlined his commitment to continuously uphold the history and tradition of the friendship between Russia and the DPRK.

The celebrity wedding season is just about to begin and we all shall gear up for yet another big lavish Indian wedding this month. Yeah, you guessed it right, we are talking about none other than Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha. The couple who got engaged in May this year is now all set to tie the knot on September 24, 2023. Anticipations about the details of their wedding like the venue, time and theme of the ceremonies have been floating around. However, now the details are out as the couple’s wedding card has surfaced online but first let us see how did this love saga began. 

Raghav & Parineeti’s love story

For those who may not be aware, Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra have shared a long-standing friendship. They crossed paths during their time at the esteemed London School of Economics, where they both pursued their studies. Their close connection blossomed during Raghav’s Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program at the London School of Economics, evolving into a deeper bond.

Rumours surrounding the romantic relationship between Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra started circulating in March 2023, leaving fans eager to delve into their love story. According to an ETimes report, their journey together commenced in 2022 when Raghav paid a visit to Parineeti on the set of her film ‘Chamkila’ in Punjab, where she was engrossed in filming. Despite being old friends, their reunion sparked a profound connection, eventually leading to them falling deeply in love.

Details about  Parineeti Chopra & Raghav Chadha’s wedding rituals 

The pair is set to tie the knot on September 24, with pre-wedding events beginning on September 23. Most of these events will be held at the Leela Palace in Udaipur, but the wedding itself will take place at Taj Lake. Festivities will kick off on September 23 with Parineeti’s Choora ceremony at 10 AM, then a Welcome Lunch from 12-4 PM. That evening, the families, bride, and groom will enjoy a ’90s-themed party starting at 7 PM.

For September 24, here is the lineup:

• Raghav’s Sehrabandi. Theme: Threads of Blessings. Location: Taj Lake Palace. 1 PM
• Baraat: The Royal Procession. Departing from Taj Lake at 2 PM
• Divine Promises: A Pearl White Indian Wedding at the Leela Palace
• Jaimala at 3.30 PM, followed by Pheras at 4 PM and Vidai at 6.30 PM
• The reception: A Night of Amore at the Leela Palace Courtyard, beginning at 8.30 PM

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More details about the wedding

Parineeti Chopra, the actress, has completed all her professional obligations and is now taking a much-needed break in anticipation of her September wedding to politician and MP Raghav Chadha. Following their wedding, the couple has plans to hold a wedding reception in Chandigarh on September 30.

The engagement between Parineeti and Raghav took place in New Delhi back in May. Regarding her career, Parineeti’s upcoming projects include a role in Akshay Kumar’s ‘Mission Raniganj,’ as well as a forthcoming collaboration with Diljit Dosanjh in Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Chamkila.’

Aniplex has released a teaser for the third season of Blue Exorcist on their YouTube channel. The video does not specify a release date, but it does confirm that the new season will premiere in January 2024. A cast list was also published in a Japanese post on X, revealing that the original voice performers, including Nobuhiko Okamoto as Rin Okumura, Jun Fukuyama as Yukio Okumura, and Kana Hanazawa as Shiemi Moriyama, will return for the upcoming season. 

The new anime season is based on Kazue Kato’s manga Blue Exorcist. Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga will be the new show’s title, which will adapt the manga’s sixth major story arc. Everything you need to know about the upcoming anime is right here.

Anime updates on Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga 

The upcoming third season of Blue Exorcist will feature the return of the original voice cast, series composition, character design, and music composers. The anime’s second season concluded with an entirely original storyline, so this new episode batch will surely surprise fans.

The new trailer for the new season shows us the upcoming battle between Rin Okumura and his friends against the Shimane Illuminati. This secret organization is planning to revive the demon king Lucifer. The trailer also introduces new characters, such as Izumo Kamiki, a young woman possessed by a samurai’s spirit, and Mephisto Pheles, a demon working with the Shimane Illuminati.

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Phenomenon of Manga

Kazue Kato’s Blue Exorcist has been a global phenomenon since its debut in Jump SQ. in 2009. The story of Rin Okumura, a boy raised by a renowned exorcist who discovers that he is the son of the demon lord Satan, has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. With over 25 million copies in circulation, Blue Exorcist is one of the most popular manga series ever. English-speaking fans can enjoy this exciting and suspenseful tale thanks to Viz Media.

Behind the Scenes

The production team of Blue Exorcist Shimane Illuminati Saga is a dream team of talented professionals. Daisuke Yoshida, the director, has a proven track record of creating exciting and visually stunning anime. Toshiya Ono, the series composer, is a master of crafting engaging and compelling stories. 

Yurie Oohigashi, the character designer and chief animation director, is known for her beautiful and expressive character designs. Kohta Yamamoto and Hiroyuki Sawano, the music composers, are responsible for creating the show’s unforgettable soundtrack.

Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion and this is what  Vijay Singh Shekhawat, Director Vijay Udyog Kitchen Equipment Pvt. Ltd. lives by. His career trajectory is a curious story. He joined his father Girvar Singh immediately after Graduation in 1998 and started his journey of aspirations on Hamara Bajaj. He was swift in his rides. Servicing customers on-site took a turn when he added his sense of utmost priority to Vijay Udyog’s clients.

Vijay Udyog was founded in 1987. Mr Girvar Singh carved a niche for Vijay Udyog as a manufacturer and supplier of quality Refrigeration and kitchen products. Vijay Singh Shekhawat predicted the growth potential of the Hospitality Equipment Industry and the entrepreneur in him took the rein. He started visiting Central and Northern India in search of new market space, armed with a high-performing range of commercial kitchen equipment and end-to-end display solutions. Bingo! A new innings of Vijay Udyog started. With late-night AutoCAD hours, Vijay Singh Shekhawat himself started designing & facility planning for trendy Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs, bars, cafes, and whatnot in the hospitality space. Vijay Udyog products became synonymous with matchless quality and cool aesthetics. He kept on learning the emerging trends across the board and offering the best product for the best value price.

Today the enterprise is in partnership with international brands like Taj, Marriott, Fairmont, Le Meridian, Hyatt,  Alila, Radisson, Four Points by Sheraton, and also has authorised dealerships with IFB, Rational, and Astoria & other international brands. All this has been possible due to the increased quality and efficiency under Vijay Singh Shekhawat’s guidance. The journey of Vijay Udyog from humble beginnings in 1987 to the India MSME Award 2021 and India CEO Award 2021 has been a textbook case study of solidarity, resilience, innovation, diligence, collaboration, the legacy of foundational values, and remarkably a passion shared by family. Virendra Singh, younger brother of Vijay Singh, also joined in 2014 and the company has scaled new heights under the trio of a seasoned businessman Father and two sons.

Vijay Singh believes entrepreneurship comes with its own bag of mixed rewards; the joy of adventure and the roller-coaster of new competition. To stem the tide of obsolescence needs continuous renewal of ideas and pursuit of new world order strategies. That is why Vijay is still a student. A look at his academics shows his undying spirit for learning. His academics go English Literature (M.A., 2001), Software Technology(2001), Air-Conditioning Technology(2002), MBA (2013), Strategic Management (IIM, CALCUTTA, 2013), GST consultant (2017), EXIM Mgt. Consultant (2019), General Business Mgt. (IIM, AHMEDABAD,2023) Doing academic programs while doing business comes at a price. Vijay has learnt to pay this price from his Mentor, his father, Girvar Singh Shekhawat.

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed another terror attack, which claimed the lives of three army officials on Wednesday. On 13 September, Kashmir police posted about the encounter and informed about the injuries of the officers on Social Media platform ‘X’. Three officers including, Major Ashish Donack, Colonel Manpreet Singh who was the commanding officer of the 19th battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles, and, DSP Humayun Bhatt serving the J&K police surrendered to death during their treatment. 

The officers were involved in a gunfight against the terrorists in the Garol area of Anantnag district in the early morning of Wednesday. The death of another Jawan was also confirmed, but the information of the soldiers was not known. Many politicians expressed their condolences for the death of the Bravehearts. DGP Dilbag Singh sympathized with the demise of the brave officials of the police and army. He said every loss of life is tragic and claimed that the perpetrators of the offense would be brought to justice soon. “Terrible terrible news from J&K. An army colonel, a major, and a J&K Police DYSP gave the ultimate sacrifice in an encounter in the Kokernag area of South Kashmir today. DySP Humayan Bhat, Major Ashish Dhonack, and Colonel Manpreet Singh laid down their lives in an encounter with terrorists. May their souls rest in peace & may their loved ones find strength at this difficult time,” Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah showed his consolations.

The Resistance Front, a proxy group of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba has taken responsibility for the attack. The officers think that it is the same group of militants that invaded army personnel on August 4, which led to the death of three jawans in the Halan forest area.

President of the People’s Democratic Party, Mehbooba Mufti while presenting condolences to the grieving families said “There was no place for such acts of brutality.” People’s Conference leader Sajad Gani Lone also commiserated about the death of the Brave Soldiers.  Honoring the three martyred officers, BJP leader Altaf Thakur said the security forces are commissioned to uproot terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir.

Seeing Oliva Rodirigo tonight? It ain’t a bad idea, right? Well, well, well, Miss Olivia Rodrigo just released her new album ‘Guts’ and now she is all set to go on a world tour tour. The tour which is of 57 days and is produced by Live Nation will kick off on February 23, 2024, at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California. 

She is set to perform for her fans in North America until the end of April. Her itinerary includes two shows on April 5 and 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Afterwards, she will kick off her international tour on April 30 in Dublin, Ireland. The pop star will make a comeback to the United States with a performance in Philadelphia on July 19 and will conclude her global tour with two concerts at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on August 13 and 14.

Artists like The Breeders, PinkPantheress, Chappell Roan and Remi Wolf are scheduled to open on a few of the selected dates. If your city isn’t listed on the tour dates yet, don’t worry. Rodrigo hinted in her announcement caption that more dates will be announced soon! 

How to book tickets for the Guts World Tour? 

Other than that, fans are encouraged to register for tickets before September 17th at 10 p.m. ET on Ticketmaster.com to help prevent scalping. Once registration closes, randomly selected fans will receive access codes to purchase tickets on September 20th and 21st. American Express cardholders can also register for early access starting at 3 p.m. local time on September 20th through Ticketmaster’s website. Honestly, do this because you know the struggle Ticketmaster gives everyone!! DUH!! 

What will be the price of the Guts World Tour? 

Rodrigo is aiming to ensure her concert tickets are accessible to her fans. As per the press release, a new program called Silver Star will offer a limited quantity of tickets at a later date for $20 each (plus taxes and fees). These tickets must be purchased in pairs, with a maximum of two tickets per transaction. While the seats will be adjacent, fans won’t be informed of their exact location until they pick up the tickets on the concert day. These seats could be situated on the floor, on the lower and upper levels, or in sections with limited views.

Fund 4 Good Initiative 

Furthermore, the pop star is making a positive impact with her Guts World Tour. She is launching the Fund 4 Good initiative, which aims to “promote an equitable and just future for all women and girls by providing direct support to community-based non-profits that advocate for girls’ education, reproductive rights, and the prevention of gender-based violence,” as stated in the tour’s press release. A portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales will contribute to this initiative.

In the 10th match of the 13-match-long tournament, the Indian cricket team emerged victorious against the host Sri Lanka. In a close tussle, India fought hard to set an average score of 213 because of a heroic half-century from the Indian Captain, and the hosts despite some good knocks from Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage, were unable to defeat India. 

India won the toss and batted first, India was on to a flying start. Rohit Sharma along with Shubman started attacking the bowlers from the very start. The captain looked in an excellent touch completing his half-century of 44 deliveries. At the score of 80, India lost its first wicket in the form of young Shubhman Gill. The previous match’s hero, Virat Kohli came out to bat with all eyes on him, he was expected to score big. Virat started his innings in traditional Kohli fashion, looking to find gaps and depending on running rather than scoring boundaries. 

The weakness of Indian batting against the left-arm bowlers was yet again exposed, as the left-arm spinner Wellalage trapped the Indian batters in his trap. Wellalage dismissed Kohli as the ball gripped on the surface, Kohli unable to flick gave a simple catch to the mid-wicket fielder. Wellalge then trapped KL, Rohit and Pandya. Other Indian batsmen fell prey to Charith Aslanka, who dismissed four batsmen, and Maheesh Theekshana with a single one. With the scorecard of the first innings, it was sure that the pitch had something to offer for the spinners as 38 out of the 50 overs were bowled by the spinners dismissing all 10 batsmen.

As the second innings started, the Lankan batting tumbled as the Indian pace battery dismissed the top-order for just 25 runs. Bumrah dismissed Pathum Nissanka off a 141 km/h beauty and deceived Kusal Mendis with a slower ball, who chipped the ball straight to Surya Kumar Yadav at covers. Unlike Bumrah, Siraj was more economical, he dismissed Dimuth Karunaratne in a proper test match fashion as Dimuth tried to cut the ball and gave a catch to Shubhman at first slip. The magical spell from the opening duo of the Indian bowling line-up brought Samarawickrama and Asalanka to the crease. 

The two new batters started their work to reconstruct the innings. As the track was a spin-friendly one, Rohit introduced the spin battery of the Indian bowling unit. Jadeja created an early chance as he almost dismissed Asalanka in his third over. While the two set batsmen were looking to attack the bowlers, the spinners were able to grip and spin the ball resulting in back-to-back wickets for the young Chinaman, Kuldeep Yadav. Joining the party, Jadeja got the captain’s wicket as Rohit took a screamer at slip. 

Sri Lanka was 99/6 and in desperate need of a partnership, which Wellalage and de Silva tried to build. The heroes for Sri Lanka with the ball were not countering the Indian spinners with the bat. Both the batsmen went all out against every loose ball, scoring a 63-run partnership before de Silva gave an easy catch to Gill at mid-on. Wellalage showed some intent of fighting back and winning the game for Sri Lanka but he was unsuccessful. The remaining wickets were a result of some excellent catching from the fielders and some mindful bowling from the talented china-man. India won the match by 41 runs as they comfortably dismissed the hosts for 172.

The match was a contest of tug of war as both the teams looked equally balanced and eager to perform, but in the end, it was the seven-time Asia Cup champions, who emerged victorious. There were many stand-out performances in the match like Rohit Sharma’s fifty on a turning track, Kuldeep’s four-wicket haul, and Wellalage 42 not out and 5/40. Although India won the match, it was an all-round performance from Wellalage that won the Man of the Match. This win over the defending champions won India a spot in the finals of the tournament.

Indian Captain Rohit Sharma on 12th September became the second fastest, sixth Indian, and fifteen overall to complete 10,000 runs in one-day internationals. The modern-day great joined this elite list on Tuesday when playing against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo. He was the only batter in the match who scored a half-century and helped his side to set a decent target, Sharma scored 53 runs in 48 balls with the help of seven 4s and two 6s. India won the match by 41 runs. 

It was the 7th over of the Indian inning when Hitman achieved this feat, he hit Ranjitha for a six to reach the milestone. Out of 15 people who scored 10k runs In terms of average, he was only behind his countrymen Virat Kohli and his first International captain the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni. 

This is not the only milestone he arrived at in the game, now he is also the leading six-hitter in the history of the Asia Cup with 28 sixes. He surpassed the record of Pakistani veteran Shahid Afridi to bring this landmark. The well-known six-hitter is not far away from hitting the most sixes in international cricket, he was just 14 sixes away from breaking the record for most sixes in world cricket. 

From being the third slowest to score two thousand runs in one-day cricket in 2013 to becoming the second fastest to complete 10k runs, Hitman Sharma has come a long way in the last 10 years. He is a perfect example of how to convert talent into legacy, a guy who was once considered the future of Indian cricket is proving to the veterans for believing in him and giving him an opportunity.  

Apart from personnel milestones, he also joined a special club of 5k runs in partnership with his brother of destruction, Virat Kohli. They only became the third Indian, eight overall, and the fastest pair to have a partnership of 5000 runs. Out of 13 pairs who scored more than four thousand runs in one-day International cricket, Rohit and Kohli have the maximum average. They scored 5006 runs together with an average of 62.57, with 15 half-centuries and 18 centuries partnership. He also scored 5k runs with Shikhar Dhawan and became the only cricketer in the ODI format, who was involved in two pairs, who scored 5 thousand runs jointly.