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"Good Things Happen...": Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya Post Tributes As Rohit Sharma Hits Century

Rohit Sharma marked his return to form with the bat as he slammed a superb century in the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack. Rohit played a swashbuckling innings of 119 in just 90 balls, as India made a chase of 305 look easy, achieving the target with more than five overs to spare. It was Rohit's first ODI century since against Afghanistan during the 2023 World Cup, ending a 487-day streak without a ton in the format. Mumbai Indians teammates Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya wrote in tribute to Rohit after his knock.

"Dimaag Kidhar Hai Tera?" Rohit Sharma Tears Into India Star Harshit Rana Over Needless Act. Watch

India captain Rohit Sharma scolded young pacer Harshit Rana after his needles act in the ongoing second ODI against England in Cuttack. The incident happened on the penultimate delivery of the 32 over as Harshit's wild throw cost the team four extra runs. It was needles throw from Harshit as England captain Jos Buttler was well inside his crease. In the end, Harshit's throw not only missed the stumps and wicketkeeper KL Rahul, it also ended up hitting the boundary rope.

"That's Where I Prepared My Plan": Rohit Sharma On Century vs England In 2nd ODI

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said on Sunday that he "enjoyed" scoring a hundred for the team, and attributed his century to him "breaking down" his batting approach in Cuttak on Sunday. Came into the second ODI against England with a string low-scores against his name, Rohit shushed his doubters with a masterly 90-ball 32nd ODI hundred, also containing 12 fours and seven sixes. It helped India register a nine-wicket win, and grab the three-match series 2-0. "It was good and really enjoyed being out there, scoring some runs for the team. It was an important game with the series on the line but I broke it down to pieces about how I wanted to bat," Rohit said during the presentation ceremony.

Rohit Sharma Ends 487-Day Century Drought, Sends Warning To Rivals Ahead of Champions Trophy

India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday slammed his 32 ODI century, his first in the format since October 2023. Rohit achieved the milestone during the 2nd ODI against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. This was Rohit's first century in any format since March last year, 338 days to be precise, while his last ODI ton came against Afghanistan at the ODI World Cup on October 11, 2023 (487 days). On Sunday, Rohit reached triple figures in 76 balls.

2nd ODI: England Batters Needed To Push On And Get Us To 350, Admits Jos Buttler

After suffering their fourth consecutive ODI series defeat with a four-wicket loss to India at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday, England skipper Jos Buttler admitted that they could have reached 350 in their batting innings if some batters had spent more time at the crease. Electing to bat first on a black soil pitch, Joe Root and Ben Duckett smashed 69 and 65 respectively while Liam Livingstone applied finishing touches with his 41 as England posted a mammoth 304 in 49.5 overs but they lost their last seven wickets for 85 runs, after being primed to make 330 at one point.

Watch: India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's Standing Ovation As Captain Rohit Sharma Slams 32nd ODI Century

Captain Rohit Sharma broke a long lean run with the bat by hitting a sparkling 119 and lead India to a four-wicket win over England in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday. Rohit's masterly 32nd ODI century, laced with 12 fours and seven sixes, along with Shubman Gill's 60 and handy knocks from Shreyas Iyer (44) and Axar Patel (41 not out) helped India chase down 305 with 33 balls remaining and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Ton-Up Rohit Sharma Roars Back To Form Before Champions Trophy As India Crush England To Clinch Series

Under pressure with questions over form and mounting retirement speculations, skipper Rohit Sharma silenced it all with a vintage 32nd century, firing India to a dominant four-wicket series-clinching victory over England in the second ODI in Cuttack on Sunday. Opting to bat on a belter, England were bowled out for 304 in 49.5 overs with left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/35) continuing his stranglehold over the visitors. The 37-year-old Indian skipper made the chase a lopsided affair, returning to his World Cup 2023 best with impeccable timing and effortless strokeplay en route to his 90-ball 119 -- his century No 32 in ODIs that came just in time ahead of the Champions Trophy in less than two weeks.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Fumes As KL Rahul's DRS Blunder Robs India Of A Wicket

Getting DRS calls right remains a decisive factor for captains. But, captains can't solely decide whether to make use of reviews or not. During the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack on Sunday, India skipper Rohit Sharma was made to rue a missed opportunity as replays showed that a review would've earned hosts the wicket of Harry Brook. There was a discussion on the incident after the on-field umpire ruled the decision in the favour of the batter. But, wicket-keeper KL Rahul didn't look too keen to opt for a review.

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"Good Things Happen...": Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya Post Tributes As Rohit Sharma Hits Century

"Dimaag Kidhar Hai Tera?" Rohit Sharma Tears Into India Star Harshit Rana Over Needless Act. Watch

"That's Where I Prepared My Plan": Rohit Sharma On Century vs England In 2nd ODI

Rohit Sharma Ends 487-Day Century Drought, Sends Warning To Rivals Ahead of Champions Trophy

2nd ODI: England Batters Needed To Push On And Get Us To 350, Admits Jos Buttler

Watch: India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's Standing Ovation As Captain Rohit Sharma Slams 32nd ODI Century

Ton-Up Rohit Sharma Roars Back To Form Before Champions Trophy As India Crush England To Clinch Series

Watch: Rohit Sharma Fumes As KL Rahul's DRS Blunder Robs India Of A Wicket