After being dropped on 4, Rohit Sharma made the most of his lifeline to become the only man to slam two ODI double centuries. His knock helped India beat Sri Lanka by 153 runs.
Rohit Sharma created history, becoming the first man ever to smash two double centuries in ODIs. Rohit got his second double ton vs Sri Lanka in Eden Gardens on Thursday. His first (209) came against Australia in Bangalore on November 3, 2013. Rohit also surpassed Virender Sehwag's 219 to become the highest-scorer in ODIs. Rohit was dismissed off the final delivery for 264, as India finished on 404/5 and eventually won the match by 153 runs. Rohit's scintillating essay included 33 fours and 9 sixes.
Rohit survived an early dropped chance when he was on 4 and capitalised well to make his way into the record books. He reached the 200-run mark off 151 balls. "I was not tired at all. Coming after a two-month break, I was determined. Once I crossed 50, I had to get a century," Rohit said in a chat. (300 can wait, I am happy with record 264)
"u beauty ! Amazing to watch such control of batting ! Great knock brothaman" yuvraj singh said on social media.
Rohit, playing in his first ODI after injuring his hand in India's tour of England, took time to get his eye in after stand-in skipper Kohli won his first toss of the series and elected to bat. However, following the dismissals of Ajinkya Rahane and Ambati Rayudu, Rohit and Kohli came together to plot India's fightback.
Sachin Tendulkar applauds Rohit Sharma's innings and said
"Wow !! What a special knock from a special player. Congrats @ImRo45 on an outstanding knock. Keep it up buddy ".
"u beauty ! Amazing to watch such control of batting ! Great knock brothaman" yuvraj singh said on social media.
Sachin Tendulkar applauds Rohit Sharma's innings and said
"Wow !! What a special knock from a special player. Congrats @ImRo45 on an outstanding knock. Keep it up buddy ".
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