'Satisfying Century': Cricket Fraternity Congratulates Rohit Sharma On His Hundred

India opener Rohit Sharma, who scored his seventh Test century to lead India's charge in the second Test against England here on Saturday, received effusive praise from former cricketers for his performance.

Sharma dominated and attacked the England bowling on a pitch that offered turn from the first session.

Former India spinner and Sharma's teammate Harbhajan Singh tweeted

Top class @ImRo45 you are a beauty. Brilliant 100 #INDvsENG

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 13, 2021

VVS Laxman, another former India player and Sharma's teammate, wrote on his timeline

Well played @ImRo45 One of most satisfying century in challenging conditions. Also shows the importance of positive intent, decisive footwork when batting on a tough pitch. Now convert this into a biggie. #INDvsENG #class #elegance @StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/h9yGqmKJvs

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 13, 2021

 

Former England captain recalled a tweet he had written in 2018 about Rohit Sharma being a Test batsman.

Not changed my opinion about Rohit Sharma from 3 years ago ... https://t.co/ucuKp2oQNz

— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) February 13, 2021

Another former England captain Michael Vaughan wrote 

Pure Ton @ImRo45 !! What a player to watch ... like all the great sports people ... he makes it look so simple & easy which it certainly isn’t !!! #INDvsENG

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 13, 2021

Former India left-handed batsman Suresh Raina tweeted

Another great knock by my brother @ImRo45 , always making a mark on the field. All the best, hope to see you soon #INDvENG #GoHitman #Goals

— Suresh Raina(@ImRaina) February 13, 2021

 

Another former India opener and Sharma's former Mumbai teammate Wasim Jaffer tweeted 

Hitman strikes! Double it up @ImRo45 #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/oGp6QGl2KD

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 13, 2021

Former India player Manoj Tiwary also wrote

Always pleasing to the eyes when he is at his best. Fabulous 100 from the legend #RohithSharma #Legend #INDvsENG

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) February 13, 2021