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"1-2 Knocks Won't Change...": Rohit Sharma's Subtle Retort To Critics After Century in Cuttack

India captain Rohit Sharma put talks around his form to bed with a brilliant hundred in the second ODI against England on Sunday. Rohit truly entertained the crowd at Cuttack, hitting 12 fours and 7 sixes, as India took 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. The India skipper found going tough over the last one year or so, producing back-to-back poor shows against New Zealand, Australia and even in the Ranji Trophy. However, after securing his 32nd ODI ton, the opening batter silenced critics in an emotional video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

"Intentional Throw": Virat Kohli Fans Slam Jos Buttler After India Batter's Yet Another Flop Show

India continued their dominant run over England and registered a thumping four-wicket win in the second ODI on Sunday. Playing in Cuttack, the hosts displayed another brilliant performance to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead over England in the three-match series. The biggest positive for India came with skipper Rohit Sharma, who battled through his lean patch and hammered his 32nd ODI century as the hosts chased down the target of 305 in 44.3 overs. However, star batter Virat Kohli registered yet another dismal show, fetching only five runs off eight balls.

Ex-India Star's Big 'Opportunity' Verdict On Afghanistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has backed Afghanistan to surprise a few teams at the upcoming Champions Trophy, set to get underway on February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. Afghanistan are placed in the group of death, consisting of powerhouses Australia, England and South Africa. Chopra feels Afghanistan have "unlimited opportunities" despite a tough group stage fixture list. He suggested that Afghanistan have a great chance of upsetting England, especially considering the latter's recent struggles against spin bowling.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Act After Completing Century Sums Up His Recent Struggles

India captain Rohit Sharma swam against the current, back into form, after months of tumbling performances across formats in international cricket, hitting a swashbuckling century in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday. Rohit led India's charge with the bat as England posted a challenging total of 304 runs on the board. The skipper produced an effortless, show, suggesting that he wasn't really out of form during the period of a rut. Even while batting in the nineties, Rohit looked unfazed and batted with absolute ease, as if he had gotten the better of his nerves.

Big Blow For England As New RCB Recruit Gets Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy

England suffered a major setback ahead of the Champions Trophy as promising all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury, skipper Jos Buttler has confirmed. "I'm pretty sure he's been ruled out of the Champions Trophy, to be honest," Buttler said after their four-wicket defeat to India in the second ODI in Cuttack on Sunday. The deadline to submit the final squads for the Champions Trophy is Wednesday.

"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.

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"1-2 Knocks Won't Change...": Rohit Sharma's Subtle Retort To Critics After Century in Cuttack

"Intentional Throw": Virat Kohli Fans Slam Jos Buttler After India Batter's Yet Another Flop Show

Ex-India Star's Big 'Opportunity' Verdict On Afghanistan Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Act After Completing Century Sums Up His Recent Struggles

Big Blow For England As New RCB Recruit Gets Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy

"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