Twitter Reacts As K Rahul's Brilliant Century And Rohit Sharma's Classy 83 Puts India In A Commanding Position In The Lord's Test

A brilliant opening stand between KL Rahul [126 not-out] and Rohit Sharma [83], a classy half-century by the latter, and a patient yet sumptuous hundred by the former has helped India dominate the first day of the Lord’s Test as the tourists finished at 3/275.

With Virat Kohli losing 8th consecutive toss in England and persistent drizzle in the lead-up to the morning session, the task was cut out for the opening pair of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to negotiate the threat of James Anderson (in particular) and other English seamers.

And, just as they had done in Nottingham, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were more than equal to the task as the duo put on a masterclass on how one should bat in seaming conditions.

They left the ball brilliantly outside the off-stump and while KL Rahul was grinding it out, Rohit Sharma ensured that he kept the scoreboard ticking by taking full advantage whenever the English seamers, especially Sam Curran, erred in their line or length.

The duo scored 0/48 in 18.4 overs before yet another drizzle forced and premature end to the first session.

The battle resumed after the Lunch break and Rohit Sharma picked off from where he had left, as did KL Rahul.

Sharma breached the 30-40 run mark and proceeded to complete a well-deserved 2nd 50 in SENA countries as an opener. And, he celebrated that with a typical hook off Mark Wood over deep fine-leg.

Sharma and Rahul became the first Indian opening pair to notch up a 100-run-stand in SENA since Centurion 2010 as Joe Root resorted to the off-spin of Moeen Ali.

Rohit (83 off 145 balls) was looking prime for his first overseas Test ton but James Anderson ensured that it wasn’t the case as he set up the Indian opener beautifully by bowling a series of outswingers before getting one to jag back to knock over his stumps.

KL Rahul, who was at 22 off 107 balls at one stage, shifted gears as soon as Rohit got dismissed, asserting himself as the lead anchor of the batting unit.

His square-driving against the likes of Anderson, Robinson, Curran or Wood was imperious as was his punchy drives straight down the ground.

India lost another wicket before the Tea break as James Anderson dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara for the 9th time in Test cricket, ending what was a torturous stay for the Indian No.3.

Anderson set up Pujara by bringing a series of deliveries into him before seaming one away, enticing the out-of-form Indian No.3 to poke outside the off-stump.

Virat Kohli looked fidgety at the start of his innings but KL Rahul ensured that he took most of the deliveries before the Tea break especially from Anderson.

The duo, however, took complete control of the proceedings post the Tea break as they made the English bowlers toil hard after Anderson’s marathon spell.

Kohli gradually gained confidence as his innings wore on and out came his vintage cover-drives and on-drives.

Rahul, on the other hand, continued to leave the crowd in absolute awe with his sumptuous square drives and punchy drives straight down the ground.

The stylish opener brought his 6th Test hundred and his second ton in England with a slap past the third man off Mark Wood in the 78th over to etch his name in the record books.

Rahul became only the third Indian opener and 10th batter from the country to etch his name in the Lord’s honor board.

Kohli (42 off 103 balls) and Rahul stitched 127 runs for the third wicket before Ollie Robinson got England a much-needed breakthrough with the new cherry as he induced the Indian captain into nicking it to the slip cordon.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the Day 1’s play between England and India at the Lord’s

Perfect openers innings @klrahul11 !! A joy to watch .. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

275-3 represents a really good day for India after being stuck in under grey skies. Hats off, especially, to Sharma and Rahul, with a bit of help from Kohli. England at times felt like a two-man attack. A long way back from here.

— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

A tough day for the lads against some very good Indian batting ?

We’ll go again in the morning ?#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D | #<!---->R<!---->e<!---->d<!---->F<!---->o<!---->r<!---->R<!---->u<!---->t<!---->h p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->Y<!---->R<!---->g<!---->D<!---->1<!---->a<!---->P<!---->H<!---->k<!---->w

— Ruth's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

The Indian dressing room applauds a fine hundred from @klrahul11 ? #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

rahul has clearly missed test cricket badly in the two years he's had to stay out…making the most of the chance that's only come because of injury to two guys ahead of him in the pecking order, one of whom is his closest friend…#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Rohit & KL Rahul have utilized their practice time in the UK impressively. Last time I saw Rahul play test cricket was in the Caribbean 2019. He looked uncertain & rushed then. Now, very rarely have I seen an Asian opener play as late with such assurance in English conditions?

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Indians with multiple international centuries in each format:

? Rohit Sharma
? KL Rahul

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— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Patient, determined – proper Test match knock @klrahul11 ? on the honours board @<!---->H<!---->o<!---->m<!---->e<!---->O<!---->f<!---->C<!---->r<!---->i<!---->c<!---->k<!---->e<!---->t #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Missed out on a hundred in the first test , but this has been an innings of the highest class from #<!---->K<!---->L<!---->R<!---->a<!---->h<!---->u<!---->l.
A magnificent century at #<!---->L<!---->o<!---->r<!---->d<!---->s , hoping he converts this into a really big one. p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->Z<!---->F<!---->d<!---->W<!---->8<!---->7<!---->v<!---->D<!---->h<!---->p

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

He is raising the bar and we are raising our hands in celebrating this marvellous 100 from @klrahul11 #<!---->t<!---->o<!---->p<!---->p<!---->l<!---->a<!---->y<!---->e<!---->r

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

History made ✍️

Welcome to the Lord's Honours Boards, @klrahul11 ?#<!---->L<!---->o<!---->v<!---->e<!---->L<!---->o<!---->r<!---->d<!---->s | #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->z<!---->C<!---->a<!---->A<!---->n<!---->b<!---->m<!---->U<!---->T<!---->V

— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Between the Oval and Lord’s, somewhere we lost and found the real KL Rahul… So much hard work, discipline belief and above all patience behind this gem. A very very KLassy way to make it to the honours board. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

A century to be proud of for #<!---->K<!---->L<!---->R<!---->a<!---->h<!---->u<!---->l. Loved the innings progression graphic we had showing how patient he was. First 20 took 105 balls and thereafter, he owned the crease

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

100 at the Mecca of cricket! Well played baba ? @klrahul11 p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->j<!---->I<!---->D<!---->3<!---->G<!---->K<!---->T<!---->m<!---->7<!---->y

— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

All KLass @klrahul11 ????
Ton up and hungry for more #<!---->T<!---->e<!---->a<!---->m<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d<!---->i<!---->a #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Anand Subramaniam (@28anand) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

KL Rahul now becomes the third Indian to score a Test 100 at the Oval and also at Lord's (both in London) after Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid.#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/cricholic18/status/1425871815918850052?s=19

This has, so far, been an extraordinary comeback series for K L Rahul. A hundred of highest pedigree. Who would have seen it coming? #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Well played, @klrahul11. ?? Day 1 of a Lord’s Test with the overhead conditions in favour of the bowlers, any batsman would have nervous energy! But KL was all class. Have said it before, India has to find a way to play KL in the 11 every time, in every format. ?? #<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g<!---->v<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d

— Ajith Ramamurthy (@Ajith_tweets) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/Kohliesque/status/1425865718386421760?s=19

Oops, should I have batted…..#<!---->J<!---->o<!---->e<!---->R<!---->o<!---->o<!---->t

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

PitchViz uses ball-tracking data to assess conditions, giving it a rating out of 10 – the higher the rating, the harder for batting.

Today has been rated 6.4, making it the second toughest Day 1 of a Lord's Test since the start of 2015. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Mark Wood bowling around the wicket in bright sunshine at 204-2 is not what England had in mind when they chose to bowl this morning

— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Sam Curran hasn’t made a test 50 in just shy of three years and has averaged above 30 with the ball in each of the last six test series’ he has played in. He’s also taken just 2 wickets per test so far. Not having a go at him, just don’t think he should be in the side right now.

— Ben (@LongyWTID) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Clouds low, lights on, evening session, fresh batter at the crease. This is the time to strike! Could get our rewards this session for containing India ?? well in morning & afternoon. Could easily be a 250-6 day if we get it right & India are Very top heavy here with the tail

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

5⃣0⃣-run stand between @klrahul11 & captain @<!---->i<!---->m<!---->V<!---->k<!---->o<!---->h<!---->l<!---->i ? ?

2⃣0⃣0⃣ up for #<!---->T<!---->e<!---->a<!---->m<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d<!---->i<!---->a ? ? #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

Follow the match ? h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->K<!---->G<!---->M<!---->2<!---->Y<!---->E<!---->L<!---->L<!---->d<!---->e p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->7<!---->b<!---->D<!---->U<!---->6<!---->8<!---->k<!---->b<!---->f<!---->2

— BCCI (@BCCI) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Most Test wickets against India at a venue:-

30* – James Anderson??????? at Lord's
29 – Muttiah Muralitharan?? at SSC Colombo
26 – Nathan Lyon?? at Adelaide
24 – Imran Khan?? at Karachi
22 – Ian Botham??????? at Wankhede#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Not sure if I heard it right but it sounded like KL Rahul suggested Virat Kohli to stand “thoda aage” while facing Ollie Robinson at the start of his previous over #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

when anderson debuted, Rahul Dravid was seven years into his test career…he's now dueling with KL Rahul, who is seven years into his…#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

James Anderson first bowled in a Test match here at Lord's in 2003 on his debut: that year Virat Kohli was playing Delhi Under-15 side #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/GappistanRadio/status/1425836539649564674?s=19

Poor shot from Pujara. Window for England. And again Anderson. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Cheteshwar Pujara's highest Test score in his last 10 Test innings is 21.#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->W<!---->R<!---->Z<!---->e<!---->c<!---->S<!---->G<!---->F<!---->t<!---->H

— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

That's the ninth time James Anderson has dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara in Test cricket.

The only batsman he has dismissed more is Peter Siddle with 11 dismissals.#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Pujara in 2018, his bat coming down towards mid off and in 2021 it’s coming down towards mid on. His right shoulder and hips have opened up more, recently, which is prompting that bat angle during downswing. p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->L<!---->H<!---->a<!---->V<!---->X<!---->l<!---->3<!---->s<!---->N<!---->A

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Pujara: The same old story.
Next man in: I Hope he doesn't like repeat shows.

P.S. Pujara looked, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof!"

— Jose Puliampatta (@JosePuliampatta) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Really don't know what to say about Pujara now. Yes, he has got some good deliveries to lose his wicket, but his avg is 25 now for last 22 innings (since 2020).

Some criticism towards him for lack of runs, not necessarily the approach, is justified.

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Pressure continues to mount on Pujara. Highest score of 21 in his last 10 innings. Got to go back to Jan 2019 for his last Test hundred, which was his 3rd of the 2018-19 Aus tour. Has been hard work for him since. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/LoyalMIfan/status/1423277234521927695?s=19

https://twitter.com/im_yash2307/status/1425840660574203908?s=19

That's a worrying innings from Cheteshwar Pujara. He appeared to have totally lost his off-stump. No need to play at that delivery or a number of previous ones. The pressure grows on India's number three #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Rob Johnston (@RobJ_Cricket) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

KL Rahul last 4 test scores in England

149
84
26
55*#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D #<!---->K<!---->L<!---->R<!---->a<!---->h<!---->u<!---->l

— India Fantasy (@india_fantasy) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

That means @<!---->R<!---->a<!---->v<!---->i<!---->S<!---->h<!---->a<!---->s<!---->t<!---->r<!---->i<!---->O<!---->f<!---->c stays as the last Test opener from India to score a century at Lord’s #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Rohit Sharma averages 64.36 when opening the batting in Test cricket.

That's the highest average for any opener in Test history (min 20 innings).#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Lord's: 2018: 107 all-out 2021: 109/0.

Take a bow Rahul and Rohit ♥️#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— mahi (@TheJinxyyyy) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Its been 31 years since an Indian opener scored a ton at Lord's?

The last man to do it is in the dressing room as the coach.#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— ComeOn Cricket ??? (@ComeOnCricket) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

2018 – Kohli's defining series.

2021 – This could just be Rohit's…

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Rohit & Rahul – 100/0 (33 overs)
First 100+ opening stand for India in Tests outside Asia since Jan 2011; the last pair to do so being Virender Sehwag & Gautam Gambhir (137) against SA in Centurion in Dec 2010.#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Man has worked hard for it! Well played Rohit. This new clean font of Twitter gives the feel of admiring someone every tweet. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Just delightful stuff from Rohit Sharma today

— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Rohit Sharma has the biggest gap between his home and away records of any Test batsman – but he's developed hugely away from home. A high-class 50

— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

He has played some unforgettable innings in white ball cricket and some really classy ones in test cricket too and Rohit will be genuinely proud of this one.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Super 50 from Rohit Sharma out of India's 71-0. England's bowling looks… harmless.

— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Players are generally judged by high scores but Rohit's contribution has been outstanding.

The stat I am interested

Instances where the opening stand for India has lasted >20 overs in SENA countries

2000-2020-5
2021-5

Avg balls faced by Rohit- 70#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Looks a slow pitch at Lord’s. Bowlers are doing great. Hang in, go at 2 an over, the clouds can change the game quickly, don’t let the scoreboard leak away. Will be runs everywhere if the sun comes out Day 2 /3. Wish I was out there, but still get a great buzz supporting

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

India's opening partnership surviving 20+ overs in Tests outside Asia

Jan 2011 – Dec 2020: No instances
Since Jan 2021: Five times in nine innings#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

https://twitter.com/im_yash2307/status/1425804367916011522?s=19

Avg opening partnership duration for India in overseas Tests
2018: 7.2 overs
2019: 6.1 overs
2020: 3.3 overs
2021: 19.1 overs (since Rohit started opening)#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

The opening stands between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul so far in this series have been outstanding Test batting in demanding conditions #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

This passage of play by @klrahul11 and @<!---->I<!---->m<!---->R<!---->o<!---->4<!---->5 as openers have been as good as any . Playing the line, soft hands , playing it late .

Well done ❤️

— DK (@DineshKarthik) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Expected Bowling average this morning:

Anderson – 13.2
Robinson – 21.2
Curran – 38.5#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Must say Rohit Sharma is the most classical Test opener India has had since Murali Vijay #<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

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— Ruth's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Sam Curran is Making Things Happen #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Andrew Miller (@miller_cricket) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Rohit Sharma is batting about 30cm further down the track against Sam Curran. Without pace or natural bounce, Curran is a prime target for Rohit to walk at – though he does have a good bouncer. Might be necessary to keep Rohit deeper in the crease. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Feels like England have picked the right team & India haven’t … Ashwin should have played for India to give them more Batting plus his quality bowling … He bowls well in all conditions … Perfect bowling day … Feels like a wickets day … #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Is the rain ever going to stay away this "summer".

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Virat Kohli toss record vs England in Tests
Mat 16
Toss won 2
Toss lost 14

In eight Tests he led India in England, he has lost toss all eight times. (including WTC final)#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

Questions for @<!---->I<!---->m<!---->R<!---->o<!---->4<!---->5 as a test opener should take a back seat #<!---->w<!---->e<!---->l<!---->l<!---->p<!---->l<!---->a<!---->y<!---->e<!---->d<!---->b<!---->r<!---->o<!---->t<!---->h<!---->e<!---->r #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) A<!---->u<!---->g<!---->u<!---->s<!---->t<!----> <!---->1<!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

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