Rohit Sharma scored 101 runs off 75 balls in the second One-Day International against the West Indies on September 30, 2026, at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Along with forging a 255-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill, the opener hit his 35th ODI century. Rohit demonstrated extraordinary fitness at the age of 39, batting to achieve the game-winning century after fielding 50 overs.
Sadagoppan Ramesh, a former Indian opener, slammed chief selector Ajit Agarkar after Rohit’s performance. Ramesh underlined the contrast between the batter’s ongoing prowess on the pitch and Agarkar’s alleged stance on Rohit’s future.
Following the second ODI against England in July, Agarkar reportedly wanted Rohit to retire from international cricket. However, Rohit has proven his naysayers wrong by scoring two hundreds in the last three ODIs.
Rohit Sharma scored a century in Guwahati, which won the game.
On a flat field in Guwahati, the opening batsman faced a West Indian attack. His significance to the Indian team has been underlined by his ability to contribute both on the pitch and with the bat at this juncture in his career.
Ramesh evaluates Kohli’s and Rohit Sharma’s form.
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According to Ramesh, Rohit and Virat Kohli have a healthy rivalry as they seek to match or outperform each other’s ODI cricket performances.
