NEW DELHI: wicketkeeper batsman-england Jos Buttler shared a special moment with fans after receiving a signed jersey from Team India Rohit Sharmacalling the Indian opener “one of his favorite players of all time”.After the conclusion of the three-match ODI series between India and England, Buttler took to Instagram to post a photo of the signed shirt gifted by Rohit, expressing his admiration for the veteran batsman despite being on opposite sides during the contest. Rohit also wrote a heartfelt message on the jersey: “Dear Jos, loved my time playing with and against you.”Sharing the image, Buttler wrote: “An opposition shirt I’ve always wanted. One of my favorite players of all time! I treasure this; thank you, @rohitsharma45”.
Rohit’s Lord masterclass leaves a lasting impression
Rohit has endured a difficult start to the ODI series, with his performances in the opening two matches raising questions over his future in the format ahead of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.However, the Indian opener silenced his critics in trademark fashion in the series decider at Lord’s, producing a breathtaking century during India’s mammoth chase of 388. The knock marked Rohit’s first international hundred at the iconic venue, widely regarded as the ‘Home of Cricket’.The 138-run innings came in just 110 balls, with 17 fours and five sixes, and showed the timing, elegance and class that have defined Rohit’s illustrious ODI career. Although India fell short by 27 runs and lost the series 1-2, Rohit’s partnership with a long-time batting partner. Virat Kohli excites the crowd at Lord’s. Kohli contributed a fluent 74 off 60 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes.Rohit ended the series as India’s top run-scorer, amassing 175 runs in three matches at an average of 58.33 and a strike rate of 98.31, including a century.
Rohit’s ODI legacy continues
The 39-year-old former captain remains one of the greatest ODI batsmen in history, having scored 11,895 runs in 288 matches at an average of 48.95 and a strike rate of 93.04. His record includes 34 centuries, 62 fifties and the highest individual ODI score of 264.He currently ranks seventh among the format’s all-time leading run-getter and is India’s third-highest ODI run-getter behind Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs) and Virat Kohli (14,941 runs).Rohit and Kohli will next be seen in ODI action when India host the West Indies for a three-match series from September 27 to October 3.
