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Leader Rohit Sharma: Setting Perfect Example With 'Impact' Instead Of Numbers

A day before the 2017 IPL final between Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Super Giants, Rohit Sharma had to take a tough decision. Two-time champion MI skipper Rohit was gunning for a hat-trick of titles and had to choose between leg-spinner Karn Sharma or senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who had his best days behind him but was still a force to reckon with in big games. Rohit went to Harbhajan's hotel room, spoke to him about the possible team combination he is planning to field and ensured that the feisty 'Turbanator' doesn't feel hurt or insulted on missing out on IPL final.

"India Too Hot To Handle": Pakistan Great's Ultimate Praise For Rohit Sharma And Co After Win vs England

Team India defeated England by 100 runs to register their sixth victory on the trot at the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. The hosts posted a total of 229/9 in 50 overs with skipper Rohit Sharma playing a crucial knock of 87 runs. Later, pacers Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah scalped four and three wickets respectively as England got bundled out for 129. This was England's fifth defeat out of six matches, which brought them down at the bottom of the points table.

Gautam Gambhir's Intriguing "Bowlers Win You Tournaments" Post As India Hammer England By 100 Runs

India continued to show their dominance at the ongoing ODI World Cup as the hosts brutally thrashed England by 100 runs on Sunday. Asked to bat first, the Rohit Sharma-led side posted a modest total of 229/9 with the skipper playing the crucial knock of 87. However, the momentum of the game completely changed in the second innings when Indian pacers took the matter into their own hands. Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah scalped four and three wickets respectively as England were bundled out for 129.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Survives Close DRS Call. Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Expression Goes Viral During Cricket World Cup 2023

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma survived a close DRS call off the bowling of Mark Wood during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against England in Lucknow on Sunday. It was a tense moment for India as they had already lost the wickets of Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer with the score reaching the 50-run mark. While the on-field umpire gave him out, the review showed that the delivery from Wood was missing the leg stump and the crowd's happiness was clear from the intensity of their cheers. Rohit's wife Ritika Sajdeh was also in attendance at the Ekana Stadium and her reaction following the incident has gone viral on social media.

"One Of The Greatest...": Ex-India Star's Massive Praise For Rohit Sharma After Cricket World Cup 2023 Heroics

It has been a brilliant campaign for Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma in the Cricket World Cup 2023 till now. He did not have a good outing against Australia in the tournament opener but since then, the veteran batter has enjoyed a sensational run of form. With 398 runs, he is the top run-scorer for India ahead of Virat Kohli and fourth overall. He was once again instrumental in steadying the Indian innings after losing early wickets against England and former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar ranked the 87-run knock as one of his best. After the match, Manjrekar said that although Rohit is mainly remembered for his double tons in ODI cricket, the gritty knock on Sunday was a reflection of his talent.

"Best All-Round Attack": England Great Hails Team India After Win vs Defending Champions

After India mauled defending champions England on Sunday, riding largely on a sensational effort with the ball led by Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, former English opener Michael Atherton heaped praise on the hosts for having the "best all-round bowling attack". The Indian pace duo of Bumrah and Shami led the demolition of England, beating the reigning world champions in both the 50 and 20-over formats by 100 runs at Lucknow on Sunday.

"Have Got Lot Of Bases Covered": Ex-South Africa Captain's Ultimate Praise For Team India

The balance might have been affected due to Hardik Pandya's untimely ankle injury but even then the Indian team has hardly faced any tough test in the ongoing World Cup, feels former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith. Indian team has been in rollicking form in the league stage as they have recorded crushing victories in all six matches so far to firmly place itself at top of 10-team table.

India maintain unbeaten run with crushing victory over England in Cricket World Cup

India continued the excellent run at the 2023 World Cup as they defeated England by 100 runs in a low-scoring clash in Lucknow on Sunday.

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Leader Rohit Sharma: Setting Perfect Example With 'Impact' Instead Of Numbers

"India Too Hot To Handle": Pakistan Great's Ultimate Praise For Rohit Sharma And Co After Win vs England

Gautam Gambhir's Intriguing "Bowlers Win You Tournaments" Post As India Hammer England By 100 Runs

Watch: Rohit Sharma Survives Close DRS Call. Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Expression Goes Viral During Cricket World Cup 2023

"One Of The Greatest...": Ex-India Star's Massive Praise For Rohit Sharma After Cricket World Cup 2023 Heroics

"Best All-Round Attack": England Great Hails Team India After Win vs Defending Champions

"Have Got Lot Of Bases Covered": Ex-South Africa Captain's Ultimate Praise For Team India

India maintain unbeaten run with crushing victory over England in Cricket World Cup