Cricket: Makes it look so simple: Former cricketers laud Rohit Sharma

India opener Rohit Sharma, who scored his seventh Test century to lead India`s charge in the second Test against England here on Saturday, received effusive praise from former cricketers for his performance.

Sharma dominated and attacked the England bowling on a pitch that offered turn from the first session.

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Former India spinner and Sharma`s teammate Harbhajan Singh tweeted, "Top class @ImRo45 you are a beauty. Brilliant 100 #INDvsENG."

VVS Laxman, another former India player and Sharma`s teammate, wrote on his timeline, "Well played @ImRo45 One of most satisfying century in challenging conditions. Also shows the importance of positive intent, decisive footwork when batting on a tough pitch. Now convert this into a biggie. #INDvsENG."

Former England captain recalled a tweet he had written in 2018 about Rohit Sharma being a Test batsman.

"Not changed my opinion about Rohit Sharma from 3 years ago," he wrote while quote-tweeting his tweet from two years back which said, "..if Rohit Sharma is not a Test match batsman then I have been watching a different Rohit Sharma over the last 5 years!!"

Another former England captain Michael Vaughan wrote, "Pure Ton @ImRo45 !! What a player to watch ... like all the great sports people ... he makes it look so simple & easy which it certainly isn`t !!! #INDvsENG."

Former India left-handed batsman Suresh Raina tweeted, "Another great knock by my brother @ImRo45, always making a mark on the field. All the best, hope to see you soon #INDvENG."

Another former India opener and Sharma`s former Mumbai teammate Wasim Jaffer tweeted, "Hitman strikes! Double it up @ImRo45 #INDvsENG."

Former India player Manoj Tiwary also wrote, "Always pleasing to the eyes when he is at his best. Fabulous 100 from the legend (emoticon: clapping hands) #RohithSharma #Legend #INDvsENG."

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