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Rohit Sharma Rejects Ravindra Jadeja’s Slide-and-Jump Century Celebration
Rohit Sharma scored his 35th ODI century.
After the match, he talked about how he celebrated it.
Ravindra Jadeja suggested that Rohit slide and jump.
Rohit said he was too tired to do that.
He had already fielded for 50 overs and then batted for 25 to 30 overs.
Instead, Rohit appeared to limp while running after completing his century.
Some fans thought this was a joke aimed at people who criticize his fitness.
India won the match by eight wickets and moved 2-0 ahead in the series.
India defeated its opponent by eight wickets in the second ODI to take a 2-0 series lead.
Rohit Sharma revealed that Ravindra Jadeja suggested a slide-and-jump celebration for his 35th ODI century.
Rohit said he declined because he was tired after fielding for 50 overs and batting for another 25 to 30 overs.
Rohit instead completed his hundred with a single while appearing to limp sarcastically as he ran.
Fans interpreted the celebration as a possible response to critics who question his fitness for ODI cricket.
- Who
- Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravi Shastri were involved in the post-match conversation.
- What
- Rohit Sharma discussed declining Jadeja’s suggested slide-and-jump celebration after scoring his 35th ODI century.
- Where
- The report is datelined Guwahati.
- When
- The conversation took place after the second ODI on September 30.
- Why
- Rohit said he was too tired for the energetic celebration after fielding and batting for long periods.
Key facts
- Match result
- India won the second ODI by eight wickets.
- Series position
- India took a 2-0 series lead.
- Rohit Sharma’s milestone
- He scored his 35th ODI century.
- Suggested celebration
- Ravindra Jadeja proposed that Rohit slide and jump.
- Rohit’s response
- He declined, saying he was too tired.
- Alternative celebration
- Rohit appeared to limp sarcastically while running after completing the century.
- Record noted
- Rohit was reported as the oldest player to score an ODI hundred for India.
Sources
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