India, Feb. 9 -- Rohit Sharma, the India captain, returned to form much to the joy of a million cricket fans, slamming a century against England in the 2nd ODI in Cuttack. Rohit brought up his hundred in just 76 balls, rolling back the clock and delivering a mouth-shutting reply to his critics. Rohit's form was proving to be a headache for many, including himself, but the manner in which he batted was a throwback to his destructive 'Hitman' self. This is Rohit's first ODI century since his hundred against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup, and the first in international cricket since his knock of 103 against England in Dharamsala last year. In ODIs, only Virat Kohli (50) and Sachin Tendulkar (49) are ahead of him.

Rohit, who struggled to...