Twitter reacts as Rohit 'gift-man' Sharma reaches his double century in Sehwag style on latter's birthday

10/20/2019

Rohit Sharma's Hitman image is one of the reasons as to why he's not considered as a serious Test cricketer. But Sharma translated his LOI brilliance into the longest format by refusing to lose his style and today, he hit a six to get to his maiden 200 as if it was a gift to Sehwag on his birthday.

He was on 199* when Jadeja was on strike and hardly three minutes left for lunch. Virat Kohli, on the JSCA stadium balcony, was beaming with anticipation for Sharma's double hundred when Jadeja hit a four on the penultimate delivery of the final over of the first session. That meant, in all probabilities, Rohit would have to wait till after lunch to reach his first-ever double hundred in Test cricket. On Day 1, Rohit batting on 95* had reached the triple figures with a Sehwag style hundred. And on the former cricketers birthday, Sharma did the honours of repeating that brilliance in his double hundred as well. At 195*, facing Lungi Ngidi, Rohit Sharma executed his favourite pull shot between mid-wicket and deep square leg clearing it to the stands. Virat Kohli and co. stood up in joy and gave a standing ovation to Rohit Sharma, who just keeps getting better each day.

Giftman for a reason! Double century on Virender Sehwag's birthday

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— Bhavin Barai (@BhavinBarai) October 20, 2019

Such a classy player he is!

Been so much fun watching this career defining double century from Rohit Sharma. Hopefully more on the way
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 20, 2019

Woah! Hitman just doing the right things for his side

Rohit Sharma is the first Indian batsman to complete double-century with a six in Test history. #IndvSA
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 20, 2019

Just like Sehwag!

#RohitSharma completed Century and Double Century with a Six!

Indian fans rn :#INDvSA #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/7NQgHBRLlk
— Aparna 💃 (@AppeFizzz) October 20, 2019

It was great to watch 'HITMAN' scoring like that!🔥

#RohitSharma #Hitman is on fire 🔥🔥another double hundred 2⃣0⃣0⃣ pic.twitter.com/ZPYc0QfU90
— Akhilesh Yadav🇮🇳 (@Akhiles57808285) October 20, 2019

Tribute to Sehwag!💯

#Hitman = shades of sehwag.#INDvSA

💯✔️ With the six

💯✔️ With the six

Flashback memories of @virendersehwag

What a birthday gift to a legendary batsman by @ImRo45.one of toughest knock and my favorite.

Congratulations Rohit sharma.

And #HappyBirthdayViru #HappybirthdaySehwag pic.twitter.com/wVeWu8BvU0
— Dr Rakesh Dhari (@itsDrDhari) October 20, 2019