Rohit Sharma Named Impact Player as India Wins Sydney ODI

Rohit’s Spectacular Comeback Performance

Rohit Sharma demonstrated his class and resilience with an unbeaten 121 off 125 balls in India’s nine-wicket victory against Australia at the SCG in Sydney. After a disappointing start in Perth where he managed just eight runs, the veteran batter bounced back impressively with a 73 in Adelaide before his outstanding century in the series finale. His innings, adorned with 13 boundaries and three sixes, proved instrumental as India chased down 237 with more than 11 overs to spare.

Gambhir’s Praise Echoes in Dressing Room

Head coach Gautam Gambhir’s reaction spoke volumes when Rohit was honoured with the ‘Impact Player of the Series’ award. The entire dressing room erupted with chants of ‘RoKo!’ as Rohit collected his trophy, celebrating the remarkable Rohit-Kohli partnership. Gambhir specially commended Rohit’s performance, stating: “A special mention to Rohit for another hundred. Outstanding, and most important, is that you finished it off.” The coach also praised how the team executed their chases clinically throughout the series.

Senior Batters Silence Critics

While chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Gambhir had remained non-committal about Rohit and Virat Kohli’s availability for the ODI World Cup in two years, their performances in Sydney proved they remain formidable match-winners. The 168-run partnership between Rohit and Kohli showcased their continued relevance, silencing doubters about their future in ODI cricket despite their absence from competitive action since June.