Rohit Sharma had a 12,000 strong crowd glued to their seats as he stroked a scintillating century on his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday. The 38-year-old opened the batting for Mumbai and stroked a masterful hundred, continuing his typical aggressive ways against a hapless Sikkim attack. Rohit struck 8 fours and 8 sixes at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, reaching his century in just 61 balls.
Rohit walked into bat with the crowd going gaga to watch the former India captain in action. He delivered in typical Hit-Man style, taking the game by the scruff of his neck. With Raghuvanshi playing anchor, Rohit layed into the Sikkim attack. He reached his half-century off just 27 balls, making full use of the field restrictions.
The innings featured every shot from Rohit Sharma's gallery. His trademark pull, to a step out six to a fast bowler - it was Rohit in his element. He put on 141 for the opening wicket in just 18 overs, scoring the bulk of the runs. Rohit reached his milestone in 62 balls, continuing his red-hot form in the format.
Rohit has ambitions of playing the 2027 World Cup in South Africa and is leaving no stone un-turned his preparations to be fit and firing. The 38-year-old signed up to play for Mumbai despite being the World No.1 batter in the format. On Wednesday, he showcased why he is amongst the finest to have played the sport.
India's next assignment in ODIs is the IND vs NZ series in January. Rohit is in roaring form, having scored 4 50+ scores in the last 6 ODI matches. He eventually smashed 155 off just 94 balls, striking a total of 18 fours and 9 sixes in Mumbai's 8-wicket win.
