NAGPUR, India : Rohit Sharma hit two sixes and 15 fours but none illustrated the quality of his ninth test hundred like the big, oval-shaped smudge on his jersey as he sauntered back to pavilion after setting India on course for victory against Australia on Friday.On a treacherous track where Australia wi
NAGPUR, India : Rohit Sharma hit two sixes and 15 fours but none illustrated the quality of his ninth test hundred like the big, oval-shaped smudge on his jersey as he sauntered back to pavilion after setting India on course for victory against Australia on Friday.
The 35-year-old became the only India captain, and fifth overall, to score hundreds in all three formats in international cricket. Known for his elegant shotmaking, Rohit proved his adaptability and mixed caution with aggression even when wickets kept tumbling at the other end.Not a natural diver, Rohit flung himself to avoid getting run out and had a big stain on his jersey when he rose on his feet.
"It was not an easy wicket. Normally, after being watchful initially, he likes to push quickly but today he had to work hard. He showed his adaptability."
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