Rohit Sharma and Samaira massage Ritika's fingers after 1st day of Chennai Test
Rohit Sharma returned to form yesterday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and silenced his doubters with an excellent knock of 161 runs. Although the Indian team lost wickets at regular intervals, Sharma’s century ensured they ended with 329 runs in the first innings.
Opening the innings for Team India, Rohit Sharma lost his partner Shubman Gill in the 2nd over itself. Cheteshwar Pujara and Rohit added 85 runs for the second wicket, with Rohit playing the aggressor’s role. However, Jack Leach ended the partnership by dismissing Pujara.
Virat Kohli then lost his stumps to a magical delivery from Moeen Ali. Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma then stabilized the innings with a top-quality partnership for the fourth wicket. Rahane completed his half-century, marking his return to form, whereas Rohit raced past 150.
Eventually, Rohit Sharma lost his wicket to Jack Leach in the 73rd over, with the team’s score being 248. Rohit was disappointed with the way he lost his wicket. However, he would be pleased with his effort when he looks back at this performance.
Ritika Sajdeh, Rohit Sharma’s wife was present at the MA Chidambaram Stadium when Rohit played this excellent innings. Many fans would have noticed that Ritika keeps her fingers crossed when Rohit is batting. Since it was a 231-ball knock from Sharma, Sajdeh’s fingers would be hurting a lot.
That’s why after the match, Rohit and his daughter Samaira rubbed Ritika’s fingers. Rohit Sharma posted the following tweet to inform the fans about the same.
Fingers seem to be fine. Sammy and I giving mamma a little rub on sore fingers 😄 🤞 pic.twitter.com/lsQ21f19Me
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) February 13, 2021
The Indian cricket team has gained the upper hand in this Test by dismissing four English batsmen by the 23rd over. Joe Root, last match’s double centurion, has departed to the pavilion as well. It will be interesting to see if the visitors could take the first innings lead this time.