Rohit Sharma is set to break a long-standing ODI record held by Mohinder Amarnath when India plays Afghanistan in the first ODI. NDTV reports that Rohit’s appearance in that match would be enough to reach the milestone associated with Amarnath’s record, making the first contest against Afghanistan a potential turning point in Sharma’s international career. The reports frame the upcoming game as a moment tied to innings and career appearances in One Day Internationals rather than a specific in-match performance. NDTV characterizes Rohit as a veteran batter and a former India captain, underscoring his standing in the team. With India scheduled to begin the ODI series against Afghanistan with the first match, the record would be decided once Sharma takes the field for that opening ODI. The information provided centers on the expectation that Rohit will surpass the previous record benchmark through participation in the first ODI.