Team India captain Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant century in the second ODI of the three-match series against England in Cuttack on Sunday (February 9). This century not only led the home side to victory but also helped Rohit regain his form, giving a fitting reply to his critics. Seeing Rohit smashing the 32nd ODI century, his wife Ritika Sajdeh was especially delighted, as it was an emotional moment for her.
Ritika Sajdeh’s emotional reaction
Following Rohit’s stellar innings, Ritika shared a picture of him on her Instagram story, writing, “This one hit straight here [in the heart].”
Her heartfelt post quickly went viral on social media, receiving immense love from fans. Ritika’s message clearly reflects her deep connection with Rohit’s success and her unwavering support for him in every triumph.
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Rohit’s century not only secured India’s victory against England but also added another memorable milestone to his career. The happiness and pride visible on Ritika’s face during the innings symbolized her love and support. Her post further emphasized that she never hesitates to express her emotions for her husband on social media and always stands by his side.
Match Summary: Rohit’s heroics lead India to victory
Rohit played a sensational knock, scoring 119 runs off just 76 balls, which included nine fours and seven sixes. With this innings, he surpassed West Indies legend Chris Gayle in the record for most sixes in ODI cricket.
India defeated England by four wickets in the Cuttack ODI, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Batting first, England posted a total of 304 in 49.5 overs, with Joe Root scoring a crucial 69 and Ben Duckett contributing 65 runs. For India, Ravindra Jadeja was the standout bowler, taking three wickets for just 35 runs.
Chasing the target, India reached 308/6 in 44.3 overs. Apart from Rohit’s exceptional century, Shubman Gill scored 60 runs, while Axar Patel and Jadeja remained unbeaten to guide the team to victory.
Rohit’s post-match reflections
Speaking to BCCI.tv after the match, Rohit shared his thoughts about his batting: “Every time I walk onto the pitch to play, I want to perform well. Sometimes it happens, and sometimes it doesn’t. As long as I am clear on what I want to do, that’s all that matters.”
Reflecting on his approach, he added: “When you have scored so many runs, you know you have done something right. You just need to get back to that mindset – how to score runs. It sounds simple, but it’s quite challenging. In my mind, it was all about enjoying the game. That’s what we play for – to enjoy the sport more than anything else.”
