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Rohit Sharma, on song, is music to the ears and a visual delight to the eyes. There are very few batters like him in modern day cricket, especially in white-ball cricket. His struggles in red-ball cricket recently have been a concern, but this knock against England in Cuttack was a reminder of his class in limited-overs cricket. Even Indian coach Gautam Gambhir was proud of it. His ability to play on the up, time the ball effortlessly, and dominate bowlers while despatching the cherry to all parts of the park makes him a nightmare for opposition teams.
This was classic Rohit Sharma knock!
The way he dominated England in the second ODI not only reaffirmed his place in India’s white-ball plans but also showed why he’s still one of the best in limited-overs cricket. His timing, elegance, and ability to take the attack to the bowlers were all on display. A flat wicket and dew helped his cause but one needs these kind of things when out of form.
The murmurs about his Champions Trophy spot were growing louder, especially after his poor Test returns, but this knock must have put those doubts to rest—at least for now.
When Rohit is in full flow, the dressing room energy shifts, and this innings seeing to have brought back that positivity despite immense pressure mounting on him to score big runs.
Ultimately, Rohit’s innings was a masterclass in taking control from the very first ball. Instead of following his previous approach of letting his partner take the strike—as he had in his last 10 games opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal—he immediately seized the initiative. His first delivery, though wild, set the tone for an aggressive and intent performance, underlining that he was in full command of the situation.
The narrative captures how Rohit, who had been criticised for not moving his feet well and lacking in swing, swiftly turned things around in just one match. The phrase “form is temporary while class is permanent” fits perfectly here, as his inherent quality shone through despite a recent dip in form.
Even the selectors and board officials, under immense pressure due to mounting criticism, could breathe a sigh of relief with his stellar display. With this knock, not only did he silence his critics, but he also reaffirmed his position, at least through the upcoming Champions Trophy.
