India's Rohit Sharma reached a century at Lord's, becoming the first Indian to feature on the ground's ODI honours board as he looked to guide his side past England in the deciding match, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Rohit Sharma reached his century at Lord's during an ODI decider against England.
- It was Sharma's eighth 100 scored in England.
- He became the first Indian on the ODI honours board at Lord's.
- The BBC reported he was looking to guide India past England in the series-deciding match.
Rohit Sharma reached a century at Lord’s as India sought to close out their one-day international series against England, according to the BBC.
The milestone marked Sharma’s eighth century scored in England.
In doing so, Sharma became the first Indian to be inscribed on the ODI honours board at Lord’s, the BBC reported.
The BBC reported that the century came in a series decider, with Sharma looking to guide India past England in the fixture.
Why it matters
Lord's is regarded as one of cricket's most prestigious venues, and its honours board carries historical significance. Sharma becoming the first Indian on the ODI honours board there marks a notable moment in the country's cricketing history.
Frequently asked questions
What did Rohit Sharma achieve at Lord's?
According to the BBC, Rohit Sharma reached his century and became the first Indian on the ODI honours board at Lord's.
How many centuries has Rohit Sharma scored in England?
The BBC reports this was Sharma's eighth century scored in England.
Why was this match important?
The century came in a series decider, with Sharma looking to guide India past England in the deciding fixture, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- 'He's got it!' – Rohit Sharma reaches historic century in style
BBC Sport: Rohit Sharma bring up his eighth 100 in England and becomes the first Indian on the ODI honours bored at Lord's as he looks to guide India past England in this decider.