Rohit Sharma, aka ‘Hitman’ Sharma, has justified his selection as the opener in the best way possible. He has been a major revelation for the Indian cricket team in the white-ball format of the game.
From being chosen as the opener of the team in this format to keeping everyone on the edge of their seats with his thrilling performance, the ongoing series between India and South Africa has been sensational for the Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma.
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After giving a thrilling show in Visakhapatnam, he continued a similar show in the ongoing Test match at Ranchi and silenced his critics once and for all. Hitman Sharma brought his third century in fourth innings of this series with an absolute class. His devastating form at the top-order has been very significant for the Indian team in the series.
Unbeaten at 117 runs, Hitman Sharma was in his elements on day two as he smashed the bowlers of the South African team in all the corners of the ground and eventually, he brought his double century with a six as he did during his hundred.
Social media went berserk as Rohit Sharma gave a thrilling performance. Here, have a look at the reactions of twitterati:
Khubsurat dohra shataq #RohitSharma tehre shataq ki ummed???? #INDvSA
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 20, 2019
He came, he saw, he sau, he दो sau ??#Hitman @ImRo45
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) October 20, 2019
Rohit celebrating Viru Sehwag’s birthday by reaching double century with 6! Expect more mayhem from his bat now…
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 20, 2019
put him in a numbered shirt and rohit sharma gets double hundreds #INDvSA
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 20, 2019
Double century in just 249 balls for @ImRo45. It has been a merry time for the Indian opener and he has played his natural game. Brings up his double ton with a six on @virendersehwag birthday. A little gift to former opener. #INDvSA
— Gautam Chauhan? (@Gautamchauhan2) October 20, 2019
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watching @ImRo45 very much remind me of @VVSLaxman281. Effortless strokes, timing……
— rahul sahay (@rahulsahay19) October 20, 2019
@ImRo45 one more fabulous meaning congratulations for double hundred
— Vivek thakur Kutkehria (@VivekKu59451153) October 20, 2019
Rohit Sharma becomes only the second Indian opener after Sehwag (HBD) to smash 500+ runs in a 3 match Test series…
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 20, 2019
5 centuries in the World Cup this year, 3 centuries in 3 Tests as opener. Rohit Sharma is in the purplest of purple patches
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 20, 2019
First double hundred for India’s Don Bradman in test cricket.
Well played Rohit Sharma ???#INDvSA
— Alexander Supertramp? (@IntoTheWildGuy) October 20, 2019
#Sharmajikalaunda One another classic inning from Hitman #Rohitsharma
— pankaj nagar (@hitman_aka_47) October 20, 2019
Take a bow, HITMAN ??
An absolutely sensational innings from @ImRo45 as he brings up his double ton here in Ranchi. pic.twitter.com/zqLCCfQzqX
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 20, 2019