For months, Rohit Sharma had been battling one of the toughest phases of his career—low scores, mounting pressure, and questions about his form. On Sunday night at Barabati Stadium, he answered them all with his bat, delivering a breathtaking 119 off just 90 balls against England. It wasn’t just another hundred; it was a statement.
After struggling in Test cricket, where he barely managed 70 runs across his last 10 innings, Rohit was under immense scrutiny. Doubts crept in, whispers grew louder, and fans wondered if the ‘Hitman’ had lost his magic. But true champions don’t just fade away—they rise. And rise he did, in spectacular fashion. From the moment he stepped onto the crease, Rohit played like a man possessed, dispatching England’s bowlers with brutal precision. His innings was laced with 12 boundaries and seven massive sixes, including an effortless loft over long-off that left the English attack stunned.
This wasn’t just about runs; it was about reclaiming his place as the backbone of India’s batting lineup. With the Champions Trophy around the corner, the timing of this knock couldn’t have been better. For Rohit, it was personal—he had felt the weight of letting his team down, the frustration of not contributing when it mattered. But on this night, he wiped away every doubt, every question mark, with a vintage performance.
The celebration? Subdued. No wild fist pumps, no over-the-top reactions—just a quiet nod, a lift of the bat, and a warm embrace from teammate Shreyas Iyer. Because real comebacks don’t need loud words. In the Indian dressing room, one sentiment echoed: “Welcome back, skipper. We missed you.”
