ODI World Cup 2023: Sachin Tendulkar showers immense praise on Rohit Sharma for his record-breaking century

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar showered effusive praise on Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who led his team to a resounding victory in the second encounter of World Cup 2023. The match took place at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where India secured their second consecutive win in the tournament. Sharma, the seasoned opener, displayed his masterful batting skills, clinching a century that paved the way for India's emphatic eight-wicket triumph over Afghanistan in match No. 9 of the ODI World Cup.

Rohit's scintillating century, his 31st in ODIs, not only sealed the victory but also etched his name in the record books, surpassing the World Cup centuries record previously held by the Master-Blaster himself. The India opener's remarkable seventh World Cup century is a testament to his batting prowess. Sachin took to social media to express his admiration, sharing his thoughts with fans, saying,

“Two fine performances by Bumrah and Rohit, who were well supported by the bowling and batting units respectively. The 2 games have seen different players contributing and that sets things up nicely for the 14th of October. Look forward!," the 50-year-old wrote on ‘X’.

Here's Sachin Tendulkar's latest post on 'X':

Two fine performances by Bumrah and Rohit, who were well supported by the bowling and batting units respectively.
The 2 games have seen different players contributing and that sets things up nicely for the 14th of October. Look forward!#INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/EXQltgeut3

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 11, 2023

India ticking all the boxes at the World Cup 2023

Before Rohit Sharma's batting fireworks, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah made significant inroads into the Afghan batting lineup, bagging four crucial wickets and preventing Hashmatullah Shahidi's side from setting a challenging total. Bumrah's stellar performance in this match saw him record his career-best figures in the ODI World Cup, finishing with an impressive 4 for 39.

Chasing a target of 273 for victory, the ‘Hitman’ embarked on a six-hitting spree, smashing a scorching 131 off just 84 deliveries. This innings not only secured the win but also established the India captain as the player with the most centuries in the history of World Cup tournaments. Alongside him, young talent Ishan Kishan (47), Indian captain Virat Kohli (55*), and Shreyas Iyer (25*) played pivotal roles, contributing significantly to the successful run chase

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