Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first Indian to score ODI ton at Lord's
Rohit Sharma became the first Indian cricketer to score an ODI century at Lord's, delivering a historic performance during a series-deciding match against England. At 39, he also became the oldest Indian to score an ODI century, silencing critics regarding his future in the format.
Why it matters
This achievement is a major milestone in international cricket, cementing Sharma's legacy at one of the sport's most iconic venues.
Rohit Sharma rewrote the record books with a landmark century at Lord's on Sunday, becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI hundred at the iconic venue while leading India's chase in the series-deciding third match against England. The milestone knock came at a time when the veteran opener had been under intense scrutiny, with speculation surrounding his ODI future and suggestions that the Lord's fixture could be his final appearance in the format. Rohit responded in the best possible fashion, producing a memorable innings on one of cricket's grandest stages. In doing so, the 39-year-old became the oldest Indian to score an ODI century and also the oldest Indian batter to register a century across all international formats.
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