India, Dec. 24 -- On a balmy December afternoon in Jaipur, over 20,000 fans flocked to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium to catch a glimpse of Rohit Sharma. The former India captain did not disappoint in his first Vijay Hazare Trophy appearance in seven years. Facing an unfancied Sikkim side, Rohit scored a blazing century to guide Mumbai to a comfortable win in the campaign opener.

Opting to bat first, Sikkim were restricted to 236 for seven in 50 overs, with wicketkeeper-batter Ashish Thapa top-scoring with 79 off 84 balls, including eight fours. In reply, Rohit single-handedly steered Mumbai through the chase. He brought up his 37th List A century in just 62 balls before remaining unbeaten on 155 off 94 deliveries, smashing 18 fours and nine...