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Rohit Sharma asks fans to cheer for the country instead of his name

By Bhaduri Kumar Last updated Oct 31, 2018

India vs West Indies Rohit Sharma Ambati Rayudu Khaleel Ahmed Kuldep Yadav — Riding on a 162 from Rohit Sharma and a 100 hundred from Ambati Rayudu, India registered a 224-run victory over the West Indies at the Brabourne stadium.

Rohit Sharma, who starred in the fourth ODI against the West Indies with a stunning 162 asked the fans to cheer for India instead of praising his efforts.

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During the run chase, Rohit, who was stationed near the boundary rope caught the attention of the spectators, who shouted ‘Rohit! Rohit!”.

In response, the Indian limited overs’ vice-captain signalled to fans the name of the country.

Crowd everyone Chanting Rohit Rohit Rohit ? but Rohit Asked them chant India India @ImRo45 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/GxACWPbTrO
— Srivarma (@AA_Ro45) October 30, 2018

The stylish right-hander slammed his seventh 150+ score in ODI cricket as he and Ambati Raydudu shared a 211-run stand after skipper Virat Kohli fell for just 16 runs.

Also read: Rohit Sharma becomes first Indian batsman to outscore opposition twice

Couresty a crushing 224-run win, India now lead the five-match affair 2-1 with the fifth and final ODI scheduled to be played in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.

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