The Indian team faced a challenging start to the third Test as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rajat Patidar succumbed to the bowling prowess of Mark Wood and Hartley within the first hour of the morning session.
However, despite a lackluster performance in recent times, Rohit Sharma displayed remarkable determination and leadership, steering his team away from scrutiny with a powerful six that left Ben Stokes in admiration during the second session.
In the 33rd over, Hartley delivered a tempting tossed-up delivery, pitching it near the off stump and inducing a turn away from the right-handed Rohit. Enticed by the flight of the ball, Rohit confidently advanced down the ground, aiming for a significant boundary, and successfully cleared the long-on fence for a six.
Given the conditions on Day 1 of the match where the ball wasn’t gripping the surface as much, Rohit’s aggressive approach signaled a clear shift in his mindset. Witnessing the determination of the 36-year-old batsman, Ben Stokes, the England captain and one-half of Bazball’s ambassadorship, couldn’t help but be captivated by Rohit’s display on the field.
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Notably, this six from Rohit Sharma came after facing 241 deliveries in the ongoing series, a fact that sent the Twitter community into a frenzy, highlighting the impact of his innings.