India, Oct. 3 -- Let us turn the clock back a couple of months. After the Birmingham ODI in the England tour, rumours were rife that Rohit Sharma had been asked to step away from ODIs. Fans, critics, and experts were discussing whether Rohit's journey in the Blue is nearing its end. The situation demanded an answer from the player, and Rohit Sharma replied in the best way possible.

In the third ODI at Lord's, India were tasked with a daunting chase of 388. Rohit Sharma walked out to open the innings and set up the stage perfectly for his team with a 147-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill. Then he added 113 for the second wicket with Virat Kohli. When he was dismissed, Rohit had 138 runs under his belt from 110 deliveries - an inni...