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Hitman's energetic century; Earned a place in the ranks of Don Bradman
Chennai: England won the first Test against India by 227 runs. The defeat of the Indian batsmen was the main reason for this defeat. Opener Rohit Sharma's batting in that match was questioned. Rohit hit a century in the second Test to give a strong answer to the critics. Rohit completed the seventh century of his Test career by taking an aggressive stance on the pitch that helped the bowlers. This was his first century on the field in Chennai.
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma both opened the innings after India won the toss. Gill returned to zero. But Rohit continued his energetic game. He flashed half-centuries, reporting fast and spin bowlers from time to time. This was Rohit's 12th half-century of his Test career. After that, both Cheteshwar Pujara and skipper Virat Kohli were dismissed cheaply, but Mumbaikar Rohit was supported by Ajinkya Rahane. The two had a half-century partnership. Rohit Sharma scored a powerful century.
In 130 balls, Rohit hit 14 fours and two sixes. In terms of averaging at least 10 Tests at home, Rohit is ranked second in the world. Australia's Don Bradman tops the list with an average of 98.2. Rohit has an average of 84.7. West Indies' George Headley is third on the list with an average of 77.6. Despite getting off to a good start in the Tests in Australia and the first match against England, Rohit was unable to turn it into a big game. But in the second Test, he scored a century.
Chennai: England won the first Test against India by 227 runs. The defeat of the Indian batsmen was the main reason for this defeat. Opener Rohit Sharma's batting in that match was questioned. Rohit hit a century in the second Test to give a strong answer to the critics. Rohit completed the seventh century of his Test career by taking an aggressive stance on the pitch that helped the bowlers. This was his first century on the field in Chennai.
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma both opened the innings after India won the toss. Gill returned to zero. But Rohit continued his energetic game. He flashed half-centuries, reporting fast and spin bowlers from time to time. This was Rohit's 12th half-century of his Test career. After that, both Cheteshwar Pujara and skipper Virat Kohli were dismissed cheaply, but Mumbaikar Rohit was supported by Ajinkya Rahane. The two had a half-century partnership. Rohit Sharma scored a powerful century.
In 130 balls, Rohit hit 14 fours and two sixes. In terms of averaging at least 10 Tests at home, Rohit is ranked second in the world. Australia's Don Bradman tops the list with an average of 98.2. Rohit has an average of 84.7. West Indies' George Headley is third on the list with an average of 77.6. Despite getting off to a good start in the Tests in Australia and the first match against England, Rohit was unable to turn it into a big game. But in the second Test, he scored a century.
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma both opened the innings after India won the toss. Gill returned to zero. But Rohit continued his energetic game. He flashed half-centuries, reporting fast and spin bowlers from time to time. This was Rohit's 12th half-century of his Test career. After that, both Cheteshwar Pujara and skipper Virat Kohli were dismissed cheaply, but Mumbaikar Rohit was supported by Ajinkya Rahane. The two had a half-century partnership. Rohit Sharma scored a powerful century.
In 130 balls, Rohit hit 14 fours and two sixes. In terms of averaging at least 10 Tests at home, Rohit is ranked second in the world. Australia's Don Bradman tops the list with an average of 98.2. Rohit has an average of 84.7. West Indies' George Headley is third on the list with an average of 77.6. Despite getting off to a good start in the Tests in Australia and the first match against England, Rohit was unable to turn it into a big game. But in the second Test, he scored a century.
