New Delhi, July 19 -- Rohit Sharma created history at Lord's on Sunday (July 19) by becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI hundred at the iconic venue. The experienced opener reached the landmark with a powerful boundary off Adil Rashid in the 31st over, turning months of speculation into pure celebration.

In the build-up to the match there had been constant chatter about Rohit's place in the side and suggestions that this game could mark the end of his international career. Instead of reacting with words, the 39-year-old answered every question with his bat. The four that brought up his hundred was a perfect response to the noise surrounding him and took his tally of ODI centuries to 34.

This latest century further strengthen...