Camera focus captured the dressing room area where Rohit Sharma was standing. His expression told everything when Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI hundred. The expression from Rohit was priceless.

Virat Kohli scored his 52nd century in the Ranchi ODI against South Africa. He reached his century in 102 balls. The entire stadium erupted in joy as Virat Kohli’s century was recorded. Team India’s players and support staff in the dressing room stood up and applauded Kohli, but it was Hitman Rohit Sharma’s reaction that touched the heart.

He was clapping when his teammate reached his century. The expression on his face suggested he was overcome with emotion and had somehow managed to control his emotions. This is why Rohit Sharma’s reaction to Virat Kohli’s century is now going viral.

In the first ODI against South Africa, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also played a strong innings. Rohit scored 57 runs off 51 balls before being dismissed, and they shared a 136-run partnership for the third wicket. These innings were nothing short of life-saving for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
In fact, there’s been constant debate about the future of these two veterans, including whether they will play for Team India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Coach Gambhir and selector Ajit Agarkar are scheduled to hold a meeting regarding Virat and Rohit in Ahmedabad after the third ODI against South Africa. However, this performance by Virat and Rohit will undoubtedly force the team management to change their thinking.

In the ODI played in Ranchi, Virat Kohli scored 135 runs off 120 balls. He also hit 11 fours and 7 sixes in this innings. With this powerful century from Virat Kohli, Team India set a target of 350 runs for South Africa at the loss of one wicket in the stipulated 50 overs.