Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Pujara Praises Rohit Sharma's Calm Century
Cheteshwar Pujara praised Rohit Sharma for his calm and composed century at Lord's.
Rohit scored 138 runs off 110 balls, becoming the first Indian to score an ODI century at Lord's.
Despite his great performance, India lost the match by 27 runs.
Pujara highlighted Rohit's ability to ignore outside criticism and adapt his game to the conditions.
Rohit showed great mental strength and patience, accelerating his scoring after reaching his fifty.
India lost the series 2-1 to England.
Rohit Sharma scored 138 off 110 balls, becoming the first Indian to score an ODI century at Lord's.
Cheteshwar Pujara praised Rohit's mental strength and ability to ignore outside criticism.
Rohit adapted his natural attacking game to bat patiently and accelerate after reaching his fifty.
India lost the match by 27 runs, finishing with 360 for seven in their 50 overs.
England won the three-match series 2-1.
- Who
- Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit Sharma
- What
- Rohit Sharma scored a century at Lord's in the third ODI against England.
- When
- July 19, 2026
- Where
- Lord's, England
- Why
- To praise Rohit Sharma's mental strength and adaptability under pressure.
Pujara's Perspective
Rohit's Performance
Mental Strength
Pujara's Perspective
Pujara praised Rohit's ability to stay composed under pressure and ignore outside criticism.
Rohit's Performance
Rohit demonstrated mental strength by blocking out noise and maintaining a calm demeanor.
Adaptability
Pujara's Perspective
Pujara noted Rohit's adaptability to the conditions and his patient approach.
Rohit's Performance
Rohit adapted his natural attacking game to bat patiently and accelerate after reaching his fifty.
- Player
- Rohit Sharma
- Match
- Third ODI against England at Lord's
- Score
- 138 off 110 balls
- Date
- July 19, 2026
- Series Result
- England won the series 2-1
- Pujara's Comment
- Rohit handled pressure well and adapted his game.