"Missed out on a century, and he was not happy" - Aakash Chopra on Rohit Sharma's knock in IND vs AFG 2026 3rd ODI

× Former India player Aakash Chopra has lauded Rohit Sharma for scoring a perfectly paced half-century in the third ODI against Afghanistan. He noted that the former India captain missed a well-deserved century and was disappointed with his dismissal. Ad India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 in the final ODI of the three-match series in Chennai on Saturday, June 20.

Rohit scored 79 runs off 69 balls in the chase as the Men in Blue registered an emphatic nine-wicket win with 21.2 overs to spare. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, 'Aakash Chopra,' the former India batter pointed out that Rohit knew he needed to score runs and was evidently unhappy when he fell prey to an innocuous ball and missed out on a century.

Ad Trending "Why was this knock important? In fact, when you saw him playing at the start, you realized that he was serious about it. Yashasvi Jaiswal had played eight balls in the first over, and 23 runs were scored, including the five penalty runs, and Yashasvi was off the blocks.

However, Rohit said he plays only one format now, and the next match will come only after a month," Chopra said. Ad "He missed a half-century in the last match. He said, 'Let me just take my time.'

He allowed the ball to come to him. Missed out on a century, and he was not happy because it wasn't a wicket-taking ball. It was a half-tracker, and he hit it straight into the hands.

A hundred was there for the taking. It didn't happen, but it's okay," he added. Ad Rohit Sharma struck nine fours and three sixes during his 79-run knock.

He pulled a Mohammad Nabi delivery straight down Sediqullah Atal's throat at deep midwicket. "He took down one guy properly" - Aakash Chopra on Rohit Sharma's assault on Rashid Khan in IND vs AFG 2026 3rd ODI In the same video, Aakash Chopra noted that Rohit Sharma took Rashid Khan to the cleaners after being dismissed by the Afghanistan leg-spinner in the previous ODI. Ad "Who was the most difficult bowler in the opposing team?

That was Rashid Khan. Rashid Khan conceded 51 runs in six overs, and Rohit Sharma hit 42 of those. He took down one guy properly, although he had dismissed him in the previous match," he said.

While highlighting that Rohit played shots all around the park, the cricketer-turned-commentator also praised the opener for taking three catches at first slip off Prasidh Krishna's bowling. Ad "The shots he hit over midwicket by lifting his back leg, then the six he hit with a pull, and the shot over cover, that was outstanding. Rohit Sharma, also the fielder in the slips.

He took three catches. The passion to contribute constantly becomes a habit," Chopra observed.Aakash Chopra noted that there were discussions about Rohit Sharma's place in the Indian squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup before the game.

He opined that there was no question about Rohit's form, highlighting that the Mumbai Indians (MI) opener looked good in IPL 2026 and in the previous game, and a big knock was bound to come. × Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Follow IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates, News & Biddings at Sportskeeda.

Get the fastest updates on Mega-Auction and cricket news Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Kartik Iyer Former India player Aakash Chopra has lauded Rohit Sharma for scoring a perfectly paced half-century in the third ODI against Afghanistan. He noted that the former India captain missed a well-deserved century and was disappointed with his dismissal. Ad India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 in the final ODI of the three-match series in Chennai on Saturday, June 20.

Rohit scored 79 runs off 69 balls in the chase as the Men in Blue registered an emphatic nine-wicket win with 21.2 overs to spare. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, 'Aakash Chopra,' the former India batter pointed out that Rohit knew he needed to score runs and was evidently unhappy when he fell prey to an innocuous ball and missed out on a century.

Ad Trending "Why was this knock important? In fact, when you saw him playing at the start, you realized that he was serious about it. Yashasvi Jaiswal had played eight balls in the first over, and 23 runs were scored, including the five penalty runs, and Yashasvi was off the blocks.

However, Rohit said he plays only one format now, and the next match will come only after a month," Chopra said. Ad "He missed a half-century in the last match. He said, 'Let me just take my time.'

He allowed the ball to come to him. Missed out on a century, and he was not happy because it wasn't a wicket-taking ball. It was a half-tracker, and he hit it straight into the hands.

A hundred was there for the taking. It didn't happen, but it's okay," he added. Ad Rohit Sharma struck nine fours and three sixes during his 79-run knock.

He pulled a Mohammad Nabi delivery straight down Sediqullah Atal's throat at deep midwicket. "He took down one guy properly" - Aakash Chopra on Rohit Sharma's assault on Rashid Khan in IND vs AFG 2026 3rd ODI In the same video, Aakash Chopra n