Twitter reacts as Rohit 'gift-man' Sharma reaches his double century in Sehwag style on latter's birthday
Rohit Sharma's Hitman image is one of the reasons as to why he's not considered as a serious Test cricketer. But Sharma translated his LOI brilliance into the longest format by refusing to lose his style and today, he hit a six to get to his maiden 200 as if it was a gift to Sehwag on his birthday.
He was on 199* when Jadeja was on strike and hardly three minutes left for lunch. Virat Kohli, on the JSCA stadium balcony, was beaming with anticipation for Sharma's double hundred when Jadeja hit a four on the penultimate delivery of the final over of the first session. That meant, in all probabilities, Rohit would have to wait till after lunch to reach his first-ever double hundred in Test cricket. On Day 1, Rohit batting on 95* had reached the triple figures with a Sehwag style hundred. And on the former cricketers birthday, Sharma did the honours of repeating that brilliance in his double hundred as well. At 195*, facing Lungi Ngidi, Rohit Sharma executed his favourite pull shot between mid-wicket and deep square leg clearing it to the stands. Virat Kohli and co. stood up in joy and gave a standing ovation to Rohit Sharma, who just keeps getting better each day.
Giftman for a reason! Double century on Virender Sehwag's birthday
— Bhavin Barai (@BhavinBarai) October 20, 2019
Such a classy player he is!
Been so much fun watching this career defining double century from Rohit Sharma. Hopefully more on the way
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 20, 2019
Woah! Hitman just doing the right things for his side
Rohit Sharma is the first Indian batsman to complete double-century with a six in Test history. #IndvSA
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 20, 2019
Just like Sehwag!
#RohitSharma completed Century and Double Century with a Six!
— Aparna 💃 (@AppeFizzz) October 20, 2019
Indian fans rn :#INDvSA #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/7NQgHBRLlk
It was great to watch 'HITMAN' scoring like that!🔥
#RohitSharma#Hitman is on fire 🔥🔥another double hundred 2⃣0⃣0⃣ pic.twitter.com/ZPYc0QfU90
— Akhilesh Yadav🇮🇳 (@Akhiles57808285) October 20, 2019
Tribute to Sehwag!💯
#Hitman = shades of sehwag.#INDvSA
— Dr Rakesh Dhari (@itsDrDhari) October 20, 2019
💯✔️ With the six
💯✔️ With the six
Flashback memories of @virendersehwag
What a birthday gift to a legendary batsman by @ImRo45.one of toughest knock and my favorite.
Congratulations Rohit sharma.
And #HappyBirthdayViru #HappybirthdaySehwag pic.twitter.com/wVeWu8BvU0
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