Indian captain Rohit Sharma‘s wife, Ritika Sajdeh, shared a heartfelt Instagram post after Rohit’s match-winning century in the second ODI against England on Sunday (February 9). India secured a four-wicket victory at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
The innings was particularly significant for Rohit, who had been under pressure due to a lean patch in recent months, drawing criticism. However, he remained unfazed, sticking to his aggressive approach and delivering a stunning 119-run knock to silence his doubters.
Chasing 305, Rohit reached his half-century in just 30 balls before converting it into a commanding innings. He brought up his 32nd ODI century in the 26th over with a stylish six off Adil Rashid over long-off. In ODI history, only Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have scored more centuries than Rohit Sharma.
Ritika Sajdeh shared a post on her official Instagram handle following Rohit’s exceptional batting display. She posted a photo along with a heartfelt caption, expressing her joy. She wrote:
“This one hit straight here (heart emoji).”
Rohit Sharma Delighted After Match-Winning Ton
Indian captain Rohit Sharma rightfully earned the Player of the Match award at the post-match presentation. Discussing his approach to batting during the game, he said:
“It was good, really enjoyed being out there, scoring runs for the team. Important game, series on the line. Broke it down to pieces about how I wanted to bat. It’s longer than T20 cricket, but shorter than Tests. Needed to assess and break the innings down to pieces. It was important for batters who are set to bat as deep as possible.”
He further added:
“Looking at the pitch, when you play on black soil, it skids on a bit. It’s important to show the full face of the bat, especially at the start. They were bowling into the body, trying not to give any room. That’s where I prepared my game and tried to access the gaps. Got good support from Gill and Shreyas. We enjoy looking at each other.”
Get the latest cricket news here, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more such updates.
