Rohit Sharma missed a century by eight runs in the third ODI against the West Indies at New Chandigarh on October 3, 2026. Paul had scored 92 runs from 85 deliveries prior to removing the India captain in the 25th over. India achieved a score of 351 for 7 in their innings; however, the West Indies emerged victorious by five wickets after successfully chasing the total.
Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment regarding Rohit Sharma‘s departure during the Haier Cricket Live segment on JioStar. The former India opener underscored the significance of the missed opportunity, particularly in relation to Rohit’s personal objectives and career trajectory.
Gavaskar: Rohit Sharma altered his batting strategy
Gavaskar’s remarks underscored the importance he places on Rohit’s achievement of a specific career milestone before his potential retirement. When he retired, the former Indian batter drew parallels between his own playing career and the accomplishment of matching centuries to age.
Gavaskar observed a shift in Rohit Sharma’s batting strategy in contrast to his stewardship during the 2023 ODI World Cup. The renowned batter noted that Rohit’s strategy has evolved as he has come to understand the importance of converting his starts into substantial scores and the value of his wicket in the middle order.
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Rohit demonstrated his proficiency in the series by scoring 101 runs in the second one-day international against the West Indies on September 30, 2026. Despite the fact that the century was elusive at that time, the 92 in the third game was indicative of a consistent batting performance.
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