New Delhi: England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler Shared a special moment with fans after receiving signed jersey from Team India Rohit Sharmacalling the India opener “one of his favorite players”.After the three-match ODI series between India and England, Buttler took to Instagram to post a picture of a signed jersey presented by Rohit, expressing his admiration for the veteran batsman despite playing on opposite sides of the match. Rohit also wrote a heartfelt message on his jersey: “Dear Jos, I loved my time playing with and against you.”“I’ve always wanted an opponent’s jersey,” Butler wrote when sharing the photo. One of my favorite players of all time! Will cherish this; thank you, @rohitsharma45. “
Lord Rohit’s masterclass left a lasting impression
Rohit has endured a tough start to the ODI series, with his performance in the first two games raising questions over his future in the format ahead of the 2027 International Cricket World Cup.However, the India opener silenced his critics in iconic fashion in the series decider at Lord’s, notching a stunning century in India’s mammoth chase of 388. This marked Rohit’s first international hundred at the iconic venue, widely regarded as the ‘Home of Cricket’.The 138-ball innings, which included 17 fours and 5 sixes in just 110 balls, showcased the timing, grace and class of Rohit’s illustrious ODI career. Although India trailed by 27 runs and lost the series 1-2, Rohit’s partnership with his long-time batting partner Virat Kohli Everyone in the temple was excited. Kohli contributed a flowing 74 off 60 balls, which included 4 boundaries and 3 sixes.Rohit emerged as India’s leading run-scorer throughout the series, scoring 175 runs in three games 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 batsmen in ODI 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 personal ODI score of 264.He is currently seventh among the all-time leading run-scorers in the format and is India’s third-highest ODI run-scorer after Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs) and Virat Kohli (14,941 runs).Rohit and Kohli will next be seen in ODIs when India take on West Indies at home in a three-match series from September 27 to October 3.
