“Some things are not there to be shared”: Rohit Sharma refuses to reveal reason behind his century celebration

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Rohit Sharma was ecstatic after notching up a hundred in the second ODI against the West Indies on September 30. After failing in the series opener, the legendary opener was under pressure, and he returned to form when needed. India were chasing 406 in 50 overs, and his innings set the tone for the second most successful run chase in the history of ODI cricket. He added 255 runs for the first wicket with captain Shubman Gill.

Rohit Sharma brought out a new celebration style after his 35th ton in the fifty-over format. He accumulated 101 off 75 balls, laced with 10 fours and 6 sixes. Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 223 runs off 133 deliveries, including 26 fours and 8 sixes. He recorded the fastest double hundred, reaching the mark in 117 balls. Gill broke Ishan Kishan’s record, who took 126 deliveries to reach the double ton.

Meanwhile, Rohit spoke to the broadcasting channel after the match but refused to reveal the reason behind his century celebration.

“I keep that celebration for myself. Some things are not there to be shared, and that was for me,” he said.

Rohit opened up on his stand with Gill.

“The wicket was good, and we wanted to continue batting. We were not thinking about the scoreboard. Sticking a big partnership was important, and we did it. Shubman Gill was brilliant and remained unbeaten,” he added.

The conditions were not easy for the batters as heat and humidity impacted the players.

“The batting in tough conditions comes down to concentration. The conditions were challenging, but you can’t throw it away. This is where experience counts. You needed runs from the top order, and our partnership sealed the game for us. Good, we finished on a high,” he explained.

Ravindra Jadeja also asked Rohit Sharma about his new celebration.

“Jaddu was asking about the celebration, and I told him that I would reveal it in the dressing room. He wanted me to jump, but I couldn’t do it after playing 50 overs of cricket,” he concluded.

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