Ex-cricketer backs Rohit to sign off from ODIs with 'innings that people remember'
Former cricketer Parthiv Patel has expressed hope that Rohit Sharma will score a memorable century in what may be his final ODI appearance for India against England. Speculation surrounds Sharma's future as the selection committee moves toward new opening options.
Why it matters
The potential retirement of a high-profile athlete is a significant event for sports fans and the national cricket team's transition.
Amid speculations that Sunday's third and final ODI against England at Lord's could be Rohit Sharma's last international appearance, former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the former captain is capable of signing off with a memorable century.As TOI reported earlier, the selection committee has decided that he will not be the first-choice opener after the England series on Sunday. As things stand now, the match on Sunday could be the 39-year-old's last match for India. Rohit has already retired from Test cricket and T20 Internationals.Patel said the India opener has repeatedly shown during his career that he responds strongly after a lean run and expects him to do so again if Sunday's match turns out to be his last."If the Lord's ODI is indeed the last match of his career, Rohit Sharma would want to sign off with a century. He is more than capable of doing that.
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