Rohit Sharma scores historic century at Lord's amid retirement speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Rohit Sharma scored 137 runs for India against England at Lord's, becoming the first Indian to hit a century in ODI cricket at the venue. His innings came as part of a chase for 388 runs in the deciding match of the series. Sharma's performance follows recent reports questioning his position in the team and potential retirement ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Harsha Bhogle praised Sharma's knock, emphasizing that significant statements can be made through performance, despite ongoing discussions about his future in cricket.
- •Rohit Sharma scored 137 runs off 110 balls.
- •He became the oldest Indian to score an ODI century.
- •This was India's response to a target of 388 runs.
- •Harsha Bhogle commended Rohit’s performance amid retirement rumors.
- •The match is a series decider against England.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — 'Best statements made with just a bat': Harsha Bhogle's cryptic post as Rohit Sharma scores Lord's century amid retirement rumours
"With Rohit Sharma hitting an emphatic century, becoming the first Indian centurion at Lord's, Harsha Bhogle was quick to celebrate the Hitman's milestone with an interesting tweet.
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