Rohit Sharma breaks MS Dhoni's record in T20Is

Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team got the better of South Africa by 8 wickets at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

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Rohit Sharma and Co drew first blood in the three-match T20I series.

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In the process, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma went past MS Dhoni's record to clinch most T20I wins as captain in a calendar year.

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Under MS Dhoni's captaincy, India won 15 T20Is in the year 2016. Meanwhile, Rohit edged past MS Dhoni as he steered India to 16th win under his tutelage.

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