In a remarkable feat, Rohit Sharma has etched his name alongside the legendary Sunil Gavaskar as the Indian openers with the most Test centuries against England. With his blistering knock of 120 runs in the recent Test match at Edgbaston, Rohit has now accumulated four Test hundreds against the English side, equaling Gavaskar’s longstanding record.
Gavaskar, widely regarded as one of the greatest batters in Indian cricket history, had set the benchmark with his four centuries against England during his illustrious career spanning from 1971 to 1987. His knocks of 221, 186 not out, 165, and 101 not out against the English attack remain etched in the annals of Indian cricket folklore.
Joining this elite list is Rohit Sharma, who has solidified his position as one of the most prolific openers in modern-day Test cricket. His four centuries against England – 127, 161, 127, and the recent 120 – showcase his ability to conquer even the most formidable bowling attacks with his elegant stroke play and unwavering temperament.
“It’s a great honor to be mentioned in the same breath as Sunil Gavaskar, who is an absolute legend of the game,” Rohit said after his latest exploits. “To achieve this milestone against a team like England, with their rich cricketing history and quality bowling attack, makes it even more special.”
Interestingly, three other Indian openers – Vijay Merchant, Murali Vijay, and KL Rahul – have also scored three Test hundreds against England, highlighting the batting prowess of India’s top-order batters over the years.
As Rohit continues to scale new heights in his Test career, his ability to dominate the English bowling attack has become a hallmark of his performances. With more encounters against England on the horizon, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await whether the ‘Hitman’ can surpass Gavaskar’s record and etch his name as the sole leader in this prestigious list.
