Indian opener Rohit Sharma scored a superb hundred in the second innings of the fourth Test match against England at The Oval. He got to his century during his 153-run partnership for the second wicket along with Pujara. This stand has helped India wipe out England's 99-run lead in the first innings with ease and has given a strong foundation for a huge total in India's second innings!
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| Rohit Sharma celebrating the milestone at The Oval (Image Credits: The Indian Express) |
Rohit Sharma was eventually dismissed on 127 by Ollie Robinson with the first delivery after England had opted for the second new ball. This was Rohit's first century in overseas conditions and his 8th Test century overall! Also, Rohit Sharma became the first overseas opener to score a century in all three formats of the game in England! Here are some of the tweets from cricket experts.
Rohit Sharma's first away 100 in Tests. It took him seven years and 25 matches overseas, where he still averages only 31.46. When you invest in players, they pay off. Success even to most talented ones doesn't come easy. #EngvsInd
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 4, 2021
Rohit Sharma has been building for a while to that first test century outside India. Hard work and discipline paying off.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) September 4, 2021
Shaandar Zabardast Zindabad.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 4, 2021
When the going gets tough the tough get going. Outstanding first overseas Test hundred from #RohitSharma .
Class ! pic.twitter.com/aw3NYCuO5y
A top class innings from a high class player. Take a bow #RohitSharma .
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 4, 2021
Could well be a series defining innings.
Come on, let’s get a big lead. pic.twitter.com/2M48YepWO2
The transformation of #RohitSharma into a world class opening batsman has been staggering. This century was inevitable given the way he has batted in this series. Privileged to see this. Class.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 4, 2021
The best Indian batsman across formats. Amazing hundred from #RohitSharma , got there in grand style. Priceless in the context of the series. pic.twitter.com/ZGhaSNVPN4
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) September 4, 2021
Talented batter: Scores a century 👏
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 4, 2021
Brilliant batter: Scores an away Test century 🙌
Hitman: Scores an away Test century with a SIX 💙💙💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #ENGvIND @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/4wvKWvnQC1
All Kids watching , here’s your role model ! If you put your mind to something even if it’s against your natural instinct you can achieve it ! Pure class ! @ImRo45 you beauty ! #IndvsEng
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) September 4, 2021
Wow wow wow what an innings from the champion @ImRo45 brilliant. This 100 will mean the world to him and more he is setting it up for India. Remember his words “I just want to play test cricket for India”. Superb. #INDvENG
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) September 4, 2021
What a way to bring up your first overseas century! Take a bow, Rohit Sharma. What a brilliant hundred.#ENGvIND
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) September 4, 2021
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