Rohit Sharma fell eight runs short of a century in the third One-Day International against the West Indies at New Chandigarh on October 3, 2026. Before removing the India captain in the 25th over, Paul had smashed 92 from 85 balls. India reached 351 for 7 in their innings, but the West Indies won by five wickets after successfully chasing the target.
Sunil Gavaskar expressed his anger with Rohit Sharma‘s removal during the JioStar show Haier Cricket Live. The former Indian opener highlighted the significance of the missed opportunity, particularly in light of Rohit’s personal goals and career timeline.
Gavaskar: Rohit Sharma changed his batting pattern.
Gavaskar’s statements emphasised the importance of Rohit reaching a specific career milestone before retiring. The former India hitter drew parallels between his own playing career and the achievement of matching centuries to age when he departed.
In contrast to his captaincy during the 2023 ODI World Cup, Gavaskar saw a shift in Rohit Sharma’s batting strategy. The renowned batter remarked that Rohit’s attitude has shifted as he recognises the importance of turning starts into big scores and the value of his wicket in the middle order.
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On September 30, 2026, Rohit demonstrated his form in the series by scoring 101 in the second ODI against the West Indies. Even if the century seemed illusive at the moment, the 92 in the third game proved a consistent batting performance.
