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Rohit Sharma Beats Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid With Cuttack Ton, Reaches Historic Milestones

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma made a memorable return to form with a power-packed century against England at Cuttack in the second ODI on Sunday, helping him overtake Rahul Dravid to enter the top 10 run-getters in ODI cricket. At Cuttack, every minute spent was worth it for fans who had waited months to witness Rohit hit top gear once again. The Hitman set his struggles aside, timing and middling his shots with perfection to score 119 in 90 balls, with 12 fours and seven sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 132.22.

Rohit Sharma's Wife Ritika Shares Unmissable Reaction As Hitman Soars Back To Form

It was just another day in office, said a nonchalant India skipper Rohit Sharma after his 32nd ODI century ended a prolonged lean patch but acknowledged that the process of getting back among runs "is quite difficult" even though it "sounds very simple". Rohit blazed his way to a 90-ball 119 with 12 fours and seven sixes to set up India's four-wicket win over England in the second ODI here on Sunday, giving the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match affair. Seeing Rohit smash a match-winning hundred, even his wife Ritika Sajdeh shared an adorable Instagram story.

R Ashwin's "One Of The Strongest Teams After India" Pick In Champions Trophy Surprises All

Spin great R Ashwin has called India and New Zealand the strongest sides heading into the Champions Trophy but warned teams against taking Australia lightly despite the loss of key players to injuries as they "bring their A-game" into marquee tournaments. The ICC event starts in Pakistan on February 19 with India playing all their matches in Dubai under a hybrid model agreement. "India has the home advantage in Dubai, and it almost like every other team is playing an away match against India. This is a problem for the other teams, for sure," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.

"Absolutely Mindless": Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Strategy Blasted By Ex India Star

Team India completed a successful run-chase of 305 runs against England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, with skipper Rohit Sharma leading the charge with the bat. Though it turned out to be another comfortable victory for India, some of the Gautam Gambhir-led team management's decisions continue to baffle experts. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh didn't mince words on social media as he asked some critical questions.

"Pakistan Are Very Dangerous": Ravi Shastri's Blunt Warning For Team India Ahead Of Champions Trophy

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will have "enough depth to be dangerous in home conditions" in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan have the benefit of playing at home conditions as the country is set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the World Cup in 1996. "There's always pressure when you play at home in the sub-continent – whether it's India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, or Pakistan – the expectations are massive," Shastri remarked when speaking with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review.

"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.

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.

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Rohit Sharma Beats Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid With Cuttack Ton, Reaches Historic Milestones

Rohit Sharma's Wife Ritika Shares Unmissable Reaction As Hitman Soars Back To Form

R Ashwin's "One Of The Strongest Teams After India" Pick In Champions Trophy Surprises All

"Absolutely Mindless": Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Strategy Blasted By Ex India Star

"Pakistan Are Very Dangerous": Ravi Shastri's Blunt Warning For Team India Ahead Of Champions Trophy

"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

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