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London: England sealed the three-match ODI series 2-1 against India, but the final match at Lord’s saw Rohit Sharma put an end to retirement speculation with a commanding 138-run innings, becoming the first Indian batsman to score an ODI century at the venue, striking 17 fours and five sixes, though his effort could not prevent India from losing the match by 27 runs.
Rohit Dismisses Retirement Rumours After the Match
Following the match, Rohit addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding his retirement, stating that outside noise does not affect him or distract him in any way. He said his job was simply to bat, something he had been asked to do since his debut, and that he would continue doing exactly that. He added that the noise from outside was not his concern, as his responsibility lay purely on the field.
Rohit-Kohli Become Second Most Successful Century Partnership Pair in ODI History
On the partnership front, Rohit and Kohli surpassed 8,000 combined runs together in ODIs and became the second most successful pair in ODI history in terms of century partnerships. Their 21st century stand, completed at Lord’s on Sunday, places them second on the all-time list, behind only Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who share 26 such partnerships. The duo also became the first Indian pair to play 400 international matches together.
Match Summary: England Post Record Total at Lord’s
England posted the highest ODI total ever recorded at Lord’s. Ben Duckett top-scored for England with 141 runs, hitting 18 fours and a six, while Bethell contributed 91 and Root remained unbeaten on 74 off 48 balls, including nine boundaries. However, it was Jos Buttler’s late innings that proved decisive, as he smashed an unbeaten 41 off just 13 balls with four fours and three sixes, sealing India’s defeat. For India, Prasidh Krishna picked up two wickets, while Prince Yadav took one.
