Watch: Rohit Sharma destroys critics - "Scored so many runs over the years"

India National Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma talked about his mindset after he slammed a magnificent century in the second ODI against the England National Cricket Team. He said that he has played the game for a long time and understands what is required of him.

After enduring a lean patch in cricket, Rohit Sharma finally returned to form and silenced all his critics. The opening batter looked a class apart in the second ODI against England and ensured that India National Cricket Team took an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the series.

Rohit Sharma hit his 32nd century

Rohit Sharma attacked bowlers right from the start and put pressure on the opposition. The senior batter looked like his old self, and after a brutal start, he eased into his innings, making sure that he bats long and gains confidence ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Rohit Sharma hit his 32nd century in the ODIs and surpassed Ricky Ponting in the most number of tons in the format. He ended with an innings of 119 runs off 90 balls and batted with a strike rate of over 132, slamming 12 fours and 7 sixes as India won the game by 4 wickets.

When people have played for a number of years and scored so many runs over the years… that means something - Rohit Sharma

While talking about his innings, Rohit Sharma mentioned he did what he has been doing all his career. He also targeted the critics, saying that one or two poor knocks won't change his mind and that what he did in the second ODI against England was his thing. Speaking in a video posted by BCCI, he said:

"This is what I am talking about. I mean, look, when people have played for a number of years and scored so many runs over the years… that means something. I've played this game for a long time now and I understand what is required of me. So it's just about going out there and doing your things and this was, what I did today was, one of my things."

"In my mind, it was just about doing things that I do, try and bat the way I do. I've been here long enough... one or two knocks are not going to change my mind. But just another day in the office. We need to do our job, okay? Our job is to go out there and play the game. As long as you go there and you know that today when you go to bed, you know that you've given your best, that is what matters." he said.

When you have scored so many, you have done something, right? - Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma added that he wants to do well for his team every time he walks onto the pitch. He said that as long as he is clear in his mind, nothing else matters. The India captain concluded by saying that he was focused on enjoying the game. He said:

"Every time I walk onto the pitch, walk on to play the game, I want to try and do well. Sometimes it happens; sometimes, it may not happen. As long as I am clear about what I want to do, that's all that matters. Nothing else matters.

"When you have scored so many, you have done something, right? You just need to get back to that mindset of you know how to get runs. Sounds very simple, but it is quite difficult. But in my mind, it was just about enjoying and that is what we play the sport for, to enjoy the game more than anything else."

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