Rohit’s 138 Makes History, Yet India Falls Short at Lord’s

In the third ODI at Lord’s, Rohit Sharma became the first Indian batsman to score a century on the historic turf, compiling 138 runs with 17 fours and five sixes. Despite his landmark knock, India were bowled out 27 runs behind England.

After the match, Rohit used a BCCI‑released video on X to silence the retirement speculation that had been circulating. He reiterated that the constant buzz around Indian cricket does not affect his concentration. "Since my debut, there has always been noise, and as long as I am here, it will continue. It does not change my focus," he said.

The captain also defended the bowling unit, noting their limited exposure to the 50‑over format and urging patience from fans. He celebrated his partnership with Virat Kohli, which recently recorded its 21st century partnership, moving the pair to the second‑most centuries together in ODI history after Tendulkar‑Ganguli. Rohit closed by saying his priority is the team’s success, not external chatter.