New Delhi: England wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler shared a special moment with fans after receiving a signed Team India jersey from Rohit Sharmacalling the Indian opener “one of his favorite players”.Following the conclusion of the three-match ODI between India and England, Buttler took to Instagram to post a picture of the signed shirt he was gifted by Rohit, showing his admiration for the veteran batsman despite being on opposing sides during the tournament. Rohit also wrote a heartfelt message on the jersey: “Dear Jos, Loved my time playing with & against you.”Sharing the picture, Buttler wrote: “The shirt of the opposition players I have always wanted. One of my all time favorite players! He will take care of this; Thank you, @rohitsharma45.”
Rohit’s Lord’s masterclass leaves a lasting impression
Rohit endured a tough start to the ODI series, with his performance in the opening two matches raising questions about his future in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 format.However, the Indian opener restricted his opponents in a series of selections at Lord’s, making a century in India’s 388-run chase.The 138 innings came in just 110 balls, with 17 fours and five sixes, and showed the timing, elegance and class that have defined Rohit’s ODI career. Although India fell short by 27 runs and lost the series 1-2, Rohit’s partnership with his long-term batting partner. Virat Kohli pleased the Lord’s crowd. Kohli made a brilliant 74 off 60 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes.Rohit ended the series as India’s top scorer, scoring 175 runs in three matches at an average of 58.33 and a strike rate of 98.31, including a hundred.
Rohit’s ODI legacy continues
The 39-year-old former captain remains one of the greatest ODI batsmen in history, having scored 11,895 runs in 288 matches at an average of 48.95 and a strike rate of 93.04. His record includes 34 years, 62 fifties and the highest ODI score of 264.He is currently the seventh highest run-getter in the country and is the third-highest ODI run-scorer for India behind Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs) and Virat Kohli (14,941 runs).Rohit and Kohli will be seen in ODI action when India host the West Indies in a three-match series from September 27 to October 3.