'Another beautiful story' - Aakash Chopra heaps praise on Rohit Sharma following latter's tenacious ton

Former India opener Aakash Chopra heaped praise on Rohit Sharma for playing a significant innings in the ongoing first Test against the West Indies at Windsor Park in Dominica. The Indian captain struck 103 off 221 deliveries as the tourists are 312/2 at Stumps on Day 2. India have a first-innings lead of 162 runs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (143*) and Virat Kohli (36*) at the crease.

Chopra lauded Rohit for playing a disciplined knock while reviewing the second day's play. He made an interesting comparison to the opening batter's knock, saying that the latter was driving a Ferrari at a speed of 30 kph.

"Rohit Sharma is another beautiful story. He scored his 10th Test century. If you have to appreciate or understand what Rohit is doing, assume that you have a Ferrari car that runs at a speed of 200 kph and you are asked to drive it at a speed of 30 kph even though the road is clear. 

"You shouldn't put it in cruise control but press the accelerator that much only. You won't be able to stop yourself after the first 15-20 minutes. What Rohit is doing is that he is driving his Ferrari car at a speed of 30 kph and despite that, he is finding enjoyment in that," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

Rohit is a Ferrari car who hits fours and sixes whenever he wants and against whoever he wants but to play in this fashion: Chopra

Rohit Sharma's game has transformed since he started opening the batting in the longest format of the game. Chopra went on to praise the 36-year-old batter, saying he enjoys the more conservative mentality that he must take at the top of the order. 

"That's the most beautiful thing - the romance of playing Test cricket. This opener version of Rohit, which we saw in England and are seeing regularly after that, it is clearly evident that this player has started enjoying it. That's not  Rohit Sharma. He is a Ferrari car who hits fours and sixes whenever he wants and against whoever he wants but to play in this fashion, it once again tells one more thing - Wow,” the 45-year-old added.