New Delhi: The unstoppable Rohit Sharma continues to tear into record books match after match. On Friday, in the second T20I against Sri Lanka, he scored a 35-ball century equalling the world record for the format earlier held exclusively by South Africa's David Miller. It sent Twitter into a frenzy. Joining millions in congratulating Rohit was former Pakistan batsman Ramiz Raja, who compared the Indian opener to a Rolls Royce.
Rohit is leading the Indian team in the absence of newly-married Virat Kohli.
Ramiz, who has always praised Rohit's class and ability, chose a unique way to heap praise on India's stand-in captain.
"There's a Rolls Royce advert which asks you to relax, sit back let innovation set your imagination free & that control is only a fingertip away -think could be a perfect voice over for Rohit Sharma who stately glided into record books with another dazzling batting master class!!" Ramiz tweeted.
There’s a Rolls Royce advert which asks you to relax, sit back let innovation set your imagination free & that control is only a fingertip away -think could be a perfect voice over for Rohit Sharma who stately glided into record books with another dazzling batting master class!!
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) December 22, 2017
Joining Ramiz in congratulating the Indian 'Hit-man' were fans of the game from Pakistan, who replied to Ramiz's tweet.
See! Why I envy INDIANS always.
Tons of Gratulations #Sharma_Jee.— Haris Zafar Bukhari (@HZBukhari) December 22, 2017
I still watch one of your videos on YouTube praising Rohit Sharma. Back in 2008. Definitely you are cricket ka asli Raja
— Relax I_Can_FixIt (@BoyKesari) December 23, 2017
I still remember you acknowledging his talent during the initial IPL years! You were spot on!!!!
— Asad Tahir (@Asad9211420) December 22, 2017
Rohit scored 118 in just 43 balls as India posted their best T20I total of 260/5 and went on to win the match by 88 runs, thanks to young spin twins Yuzvendra Chahal (4/52) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/52) who took seven wickets between them.
India now lead the three-match series 2-0. The inconsequential final T20I will be played on Sunday in Mumbai
