Win at the MCG will be remembered for long: Rohit Sharma

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is now a part of one of the most memorable Test wins on foreign soil. Under skipper Virat Kohli, the visitors sealed a 137-run win at the MCG. They have also retained the Border-Gavaskar series and will go for a win at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a weeks time. Rohit, who is an uncertain pick in the Test XI, made full use of the opportunity.

Rohit Sharma makes a statement with the bat

In the first innings, the dasher played a good hand and remained unbeaten on 63. He consumed 114 deliveries and hit five boundaries in the process. The hosts had no clue on how to stop the flow of runs as India posted 443/7 on the board. Rohit’s knock will give him loads of confidence in extending his Test career. he has often been accused of throwing away his wicket at the need of the hour. But on this occasion, the Mumbai batter did make a mark.

Great win here for the Team. Special effort by the lads, the one that will remembered for a long time @BCCI #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/TyVglQY7qO

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) December 30, 2018

However, he failed to control a slash and was dismissed for five runs in the second innings. India declared on 106/8 and the hosts faltered in the chase. He took to Twitter to express his delight as the side wrapped up a convincing win down-under. He wrote, “Great win here for the Team. Special effort by the lads, the one that will remembered for a long time”.

The Indian team management backed Rohit to come good and slotted him in the middle-order. It also meant the onus was on Hanuma Vihari to see of the new ball. Vihari received ample support from debutant Mayank Agarwal. Though Vihari could only manage scored of 8 and 13, he ensured stability at the top against the new ball. Mayank on the other hand, fetched runs whenever it was there on offer. The rookie made 76 and 42 in the 3rd Test.