India skipper Rohit Sharma showcased his prowess with the bat in the third Test against England in Rajkot. Marking a triumphant return to form, Rohit smashed a gritty Test hundred. Rohit’s 11th Test century, a resilient knock of 157 balls, included an impressive display of 11 fours and 2 sixes.
Facing adversity with the early dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rajat Patidar, Rohit formed a crucial partnership with Ravindra Jadeja. The duo, with a commendable contribution of over 150 runs, not only stabilised the innings but also kept the English bowlers on the back foot.
In a strategic move, Jadeja, promoted in the batting order to maintain a right-left combination, added a well-crafted half-century to the partnership, taking 97 balls and featuring five fours. Rohit’s decision to bat first after winning the toss was significant, and his leadership was evident in the inclusion of debutants Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel.
England had a great start against India!
However, the English bowler Mark Wood’s pace and bounce posed a challenge, resulting in the early departure of Jaiswal, Gill, and Patidar. Despite the challenging circumstances, Rohit’s resilience and skill elevated India to a commanding position.
Not only did he contribute significantly to the team’s total, but he also achieved individual milestones. Surpassing Sourav Ganguly in the list of most runs for India in international cricket, Rohit Sharma now stands as the fourth-highest run scorer, accumulating 18,577 runs and counting.
Moreover, Rohit surpassed the legendary MS Dhoni in the record for the most sixes by an Indian batter in Test cricket. With 79 sixes in 57 matches, Rohit’s aggressive and entertaining style of play has become a hallmark of his cricketing identity. Currently second only to Virender Sehwag, Rohit’s penchant for hitting sixes has added a unique dimension to his batting prowess.
In essence, Rohit Sharma’s recent performance not only solidified his position as a key player for the Indian cricket team but also added to his growing list of individual achievements, showcasing his resilience, leadership, and flair on the cricketing stage.
Here is how fans react to Rohit Sharma’s century:
Ten years from now, when everyone remembers Dhoni, Rohit and Kohli, it should be our responsibility to remind people that there was also a Jadeja who was an integral part of this team and won many matches..
— ??? ???? (@Bhai_saheb) February 15, 2024
Rohit Sharma Baap Of All
— Vishwajit Patil (@_VishwajitPatil) February 15, 2024
Rohit to haters now pic.twitter.com/LqVr6SAVoA
— Pankaj (@Pankaj41627) February 15, 2024
A young inexperienced batting line up, winning the toss and batting first yet 3 quick wickets fell in the first 10 overs. Played pull shots to the ground. Kept scoring. Had moments where he was close to play that false shot and survived but overall this has been a captains knock…
— Anurag Rekhi (@Dravidict) February 15, 2024
The team that Rohit Sharma has got is generally inexperienced compared to previous Indian captains. But the manner in which he has captained the team is praiseworthy.
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariIND) February 15, 2024
Can he score double century ?? pic.twitter.com/kQWpQfy6MK
— Ayush Singh (@imabhinashS) February 15, 2024
Captain Rohit standing tall at Rajkot & playing a great knock. ? pic.twitter.com/DFTaGFQPK4
— Extraa Cover (@ExtraaaCover) February 15, 2024
Rohit sharma is back with brilliant Century….One man Army Hitman takeing responsibility to his shoulder
— Hriday Singh (@hridaysingh16) February 15, 2024
Congratulations? Rohit Sharma
1??0??0?? ??? Captain? Rohit Sharma? ?— Ajay Gautam (@gautam_ajay007) February 15, 2024
Hitman back to form pic.twitter.com/ZVuhMxhUR2
— White knight ? (@santhoshtiger14) February 15, 2024
