Rohit Sharma has created history with a destructive century at Lord’s. The Hitman didn’t just score runs; he shattered records held by legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, setting new milestones for India.<img><p>Rohit Sharma played a mind-blowing innings in the third ODI against England at Lord’s, scoring his 34th ODI century. </p><p>This knock made him the first Indian batsman ever to hit an ODI hundred at the historic ground, often called the ‘Mecca of Cricket’. He finally achieved this dream on July 19, despite already having seven other ODI centuries in England.</p><img><p>With this century, Rohit Sharma went past Sourav Ganguly’s 90, the previous highest ODI score by an Indian at Lord’s set in 2004. He also overtook Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 45 centuries as an opener for India, notching up his 46th. </p><p>At 39 years and 80 days, Rohit also became the oldest Indian player to score a century across all formats, breaking Sachin’s earlier record.</p><img>Rohit Sharma became the first-ever overseas batsman to cross 1,500 ODI runs on English pitches, leaving behind giants like Virat Kohli (1419 runs) and Kane Williamson (1393 runs). This was his 8th ODI ton in England, equalling Marcus Trescothick’s record. Globally, he is now second only to David Warner (49) for most centuries as an opener, with 46 to his name.<img>Before this match, social media was full of rumours about Rohit Sharma’s ODI retirement. But he silenced all his critics with a blistering 84-ball century while chasing a massive target of 388. Fans on social media felt his bat did the talking, calling it a strong reply to the management. The hashtag ‘The Hitman Is Back’ started trending online.<img>England set a massive target of 387, a record score at Lord’s, thanks to big knocks from Ben Duckett (141) and Jacob Bethell (91). In the chase, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a flying start with a 147-run partnership. After Gill’s departure for 77, Rohit continued his charge, scoring a brilliant 138 off 110 balls with 17 fours and 5 sixes before getting bowled.
