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Gavaskar Frustrated as Rohit Falls Short of Century

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 5:04 PM UTC · How we work

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Gavaskar Frustrated by Rohit

Sunil Gavaskar said he was frustrated after Rohit Sharma scored 92, missing a century in the ODI versus West Indies.
Gavaskar noted Rohit has 35 ODI centuries; a 36th would exceed his retirement age.
He wants Rohit to retire with more ODI hundreds than his age, mirroring his own goal.
Gavaskar said Rohit’s post-World Cup batting focuses on wicket preservation and could yield centuries in 70-80 balls.

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Rohit Scores 92

Rohit Sharma faced 85 balls and was dismissed for 92 runs.
The ODI took place at Mullanpur stadium in Punjab, a venue for international fixtures.
The match occurred on Saturday, 4 October 2026, as part of India’s ODI series against West Indies.
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History

Historical Context

Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th international century on 16 March 2012 against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup set a benchmark for Indian batting longevity, a record still pursued by today’s stars. Rohit Sharma, who has amassed 35 ODI centuries by 2026, cites Tendulkar’s milestone as inspiration to extend his own century tally and reshape selection norms.

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Gavaskar Frustrated by Rohit

Sunil Gavaskar said he was frustrated after Rohit Sharma scored 92, missing a century in the ODI versus West Indies.
Gavaskar noted Rohit has 35 ODI centuries; a 36th would exceed his retirement age.
He wants Rohit to retire with more ODI hundreds than his age, mirroring his own goal.
Gavaskar said Rohit’s post-World Cup batting focuses on wicket preservation and could yield centuries in 70-80 balls.

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