‘He isn’t going …’: Former cricketer makes BOLD declaration after Rohit Sharma’s fighting 73 in Adelaide, his name is…

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New Delhi: Despite being under immense pressure, Rohit Sharma proved his mettle in the second India vs Australia ODI in Adelaide. After scoring just 8 runs in Perth, he anchored the innings with a crucial 73 runs off 97 balls, guiding the team to a respectable total.

Openers Shubman Gill (9) and No. 3 Virat Kohli (0) failed, but Rohit displayed his masterful batting on the field.

Former Star Praises Rohit Sharma

Mohammad Kaif heaped praise on Rohit’s innings. He said, “There was a lot of talk on social media about his future, the pitch was difficult, world-class fast bowlers were bowling, Gill and Kohli got out early… yet Rohit played a crucial innings for the team and his career. This 73-run knock in Adelaide will give him confidence. Rohit is not going anywhere.”

New ODI Record

In this match, Rohit surpassed former captain Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in ODIs. After a poor performance in Perth, this innings provided relief to the fans. The ‘Hitman’ kept his aggression in check during the powerplay and gradually increased his scoring rate.

Key Moments and Statistics of the Innings

Rohit scored 73 runs off 97 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. His strike rate was 75.26. The most memorable moment of the innings was two magnificent pull shots off Mitchell Owen’s bowling, which went straight into the stands. Now, in 275 ODIs and 267 innings, Rohit has scored 11,249 runs, with 32 centuries and 59 half-centuries. He has surpassed Ganguly (11,121 runs).

Performance in ODIs This Year

In 2025, Rohit has scored 383 runs in 10 innings, including one century and two half-centuries, with an average of 38.30 and a best score of 119. Since 2022, he has scored 50+ runs 19 times, and this is only the second time he has completed a 50-run innings with a strike rate of less than 100.

Story Highlights:

  1. Rohit Sharma scored 73 runs off 97 balls in the second ODI in Adelaide.
  2. He anchored the innings amidst the failures of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli.
  3. Rohit surpassed Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-highest run-scorer in ODIs.
  4. The innings included 7 fours and 2 sixes, with a strike rate of 75.26.
  5. In 2025, Rohit has scored 383 runs in 10 innings, including one century and two half-centuries.

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