By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | February 10, 2025
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Indian captain Rohit Sharma delivered a sensational comeback performance, scoring a brilliant 119 in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday.
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After struggling with form in recent months, this century comes as a crucial boost for Rohit, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy on the horizon. It also marked his first century in nearly 16 months, making the knock even more significant.
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Apart from registering his 32nd ODI hundred, Rohit achieved three major milestones during the match, including surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in one of them.
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Rohit now holds the record for the most international centuries by an Indian after turning 30, with 36 centuries. He surpassed Tendulkar’s previous record of 35.
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Rohit also set a new benchmark for Indian openers by recording his 121st fifty-plus score in international cricket, surpassing Tendulkar’s tally of 120.
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The Indian skipper has now accumulated 15,404 runs as an opener across all formats, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar’s 15,335-run mark.
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Beyond his personal achievements, Rohit’s captaincy played a pivotal role in India’s commanding victory.