IND vs ENG: Rohit-Virat will create history at Lord’s, will become the first Indian pair to play 400 international matches together
Knews Desk- The decisive match of the three-match ODI series being played between India and England will be played on July 19 at Lord’s ground, which is called the Mecca of cricket. The series is currently tied at 1-1, so this match is very important for both the teams. But the specialty of this match will not only be the decision of the series, but the two biggest stars of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are also going to make a historic achievement in their name.
For the last few days, speculations about Rohit Sharma’s retirement from ODI cricket were continuously going on on social media. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has completely rejected these reports. In such a situation, now Rohit Sharma will make another big achievement in his name by taking the field at Lord’s. In fact, as soon as the pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played together in Lord’s ODI, 400 international matches Will make a record for playing. For the first time in the history of Indian cricket, a pair of two players will reach this milestone. This achievement is testimony to the long partnership, fitness of both the players and their continued contribution to Indian cricket.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the backbone of the Indian team for the last decade and a half. Both of them have led many memorable victories in Test, ODI and T20 cricket. From ICC tournaments to bilateral series, the duo has brought many historic successes to India. Now this partnership will be recorded in the pages of history with another golden chapter at Lord’s. If we talk about the Indian pairs who have played the most number of international matches together, then Rohit-Virat will now reach the top in the list. He has also left behind legendary pairs like Sachin Tendulkar-Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni-Virat Kohli. This achievement shows that both the players have performed consistently together for the Indian team for a long time. Lord’s ground has also been witness to many memorable moments for both the players. Virat Kohli has played many brilliant innings here, while Rohit Sharma has also shown his batting prowess on English soil. In such a situation, once again a big innings will be expected from both of them in the decisive match.
Talking about the series, India performed brilliantly and won the first ODI, but in the second match, England made a strong comeback and leveled the series 1-1. Now the third ODI will be like a final, where the winning team will win the trophy. The eyes of the Indian team will not only be on winning the series, but will also be on making the historic achievement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli memorable. If both the batsmen are successful in making a big partnership then it can be easy for India to win the series. This match at Lord’s is going to be special in many ways for the cricket fans. On one hand, the winner of the series will be decided, while on the other hand, one of the most successful pairs of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will register a record in their name, which will be remembered for years to come.
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