(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 27, 2018 India's batsman Rohit Sharma plays a shot during day two of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India in Melbourne. One-day big hitter Rohit Sharma will stake a claim to become India's first-choice opening Test batsman when they start a series against South Africa on October 2 looking for a record breaking win. Victory in the three-match series would see India break Australia's record of 10 straight series wins on home territory. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- / AFP / WILLIAM WEST / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 27, 2018 India's batsman Rohit Sharma plays a shot during day two of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India in Melbourne. One-day big hitShow more

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