IND vs ENG 2nd Test | ‘1st hundred by an Indian in 2021’: Twitter hails Rohit Sharma’s ton at Chepauk

Image Source : BCCI Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma on Saturday turned the primary Indian to achieve the three-figure mark within the ongoing 12 months as he scored his seventh Test hundred in opposition to England on Day 1 of the second Test in Chennai. In a knock comprising 14 fours and a six, Rohit reached his 100 within the forty second over bowled by Moeen Ali.

With his sensible ton, Rohit additionally put India in a commanding place on a turning Chepauk wicket. Interestingly, this was Rohit’s first century after virtually 15 months. He is at present sitting second within the checklist of most tons of by a participant in dwelling circumstances with out scoring a ton on away soil. 

Rohit acquired off to a strong begin with a boundary by the additional cowl earlier than his opening companion Shubman Gill was dismissed on duck within the second over of the innings. Bolstering India’s run-flow, Rohit caught within the center and reached his half-century earlier than lunch in 49 deliveries. At lunch, Rohit was batting on 80 with vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane.

After his double century in opposition to South Africa again in October 2019, Rohit had failed to attain a hefty knock. A hamstring harm and coronavirus hiatus additionally stored the Hitman away from the sport. Since making his red-ball return with the third Test in Australia in Sydney, Rohit made 26, 52, 44, 7, 6, and 12 for a complete of 147 at a median of 24.50. He was additionally criticised for throwing his wicket away and never taking accountability within the center. 

Rohit, nonetheless, silenced his critics with a brawny knock in opposition to England. His ton additionally left the cricketing world in awe as many former gamers and followers heaped reward on the opener. 

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Rohit’s batting present at Chepauk: