Twitter Reactions: Rohit Sharma completes 1000 runs in Test cricket

Indian middle order batsman, Rohit Sharma completed 1000 runs in Test cricket in India’s historic 500th Test match. He achieved the feat on Day 4 of the first of the three-Test series in Kanpur on Sunday, as it helped India post a target of 434 runs against New Zealand.

Rohit Sharma faced some criticism when he threw away his wicket in the first innings, but he silenced his critics in the second innings with a brilliant performance.

The plot was set for Rohit Sharma as India were having a 56-run lead and is at a quite comfortable position when he came out to bat, which helped him to play his shots. Rohit’s fortunes in Test cricket has been quite contrasting to his fortunes in the limited-overs format. After impressing in his first two Tests with hundreds, Rohit had a dismal career so far.

However, it was Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara, who laid the platform for the men in Blue with 76 and 78 runs respectively. Indian skipper Virat Kohli failed for the second time in the match being caught at the deep.

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Ravindra Jadeja along with Rohit gave India the momentum towards the end of the innings to take the Indian lead over 400. Rohit Sharma ended being unbeaten on 68 whereas Jadeja scored almost a run-a-ball 50 not out, as India post a total of 377/5 in their second innings. New Zealand needs 434 runs to win in the first Test match and they have four sessions to bat out on a rapidly deteriorating pitch.

Ahead of the match, Rohit Sharma has an average of 32.62 with 946 runs against his name with 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries.

Here is how the Twitter reacted as Rohit Sharma completes 1000 runs in Test cricket in the 500th Test match:

Rohit Sharma became the fourth batsman to score 1000+ runs in all formats for India #INDvNZ #500thTest pic.twitter.com/biEsm5Z4SO

— Cricmates (@Cricmates) September 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/Geo1_Super/status/779968490069426176

Rohit Sharma finds form with Eden Gardens next in the tour…. If you know what I mean! #indvsnz

— Vinay T M (@vintm2295) September 25, 2016

Rohit sharma scores an unbeaten half century..

Now he has booked his spot for the next 12 test matches! #indvsnz #500thTest

— Yatin Jain (@Yatinj03) September 25, 2016

Rohit Sharma is like PM Modi, whenever people try to troll his silence on sensitive subjects, he reply to nations like a Leader. #MannKiBaat

— Ashoke Dinda (@SirAshokeDinda) September 25, 2016

Had this feeling that Rohit Sharma will get runs in the 2nd innings.?

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) September 25, 2016

After much perseverance,Rohit Sharma talented cricketer appears to seal middle order slot.Feel for those talented unceremoniously dropped

— Rajasekaran V (@rajuv64) September 25, 2016

Sachin Tendulkar took 19 test matches to reach 1000 runs.
Rohit Sharma also took 19 test matches to reach 1000 runs
Rest is History #indvsnz

— Rahul Pai (@rahulpai8) September 25, 2016

Take this Rohit Sharma Haters ???

This one for you guys #IndvsNz _|_ pic.twitter.com/w2h8yLUkZI

— ℳя.கஞ்சா ? (@SenthilKumaaru) September 25, 2016

So Rohit Sharma completes a well made half century and remain unbeaten. Where are all those haters hiding now.?

— Shahnad Chaudhary (@Sameer2490) September 25, 2016

Rohit Sharma 68 not out, and India declared. Typical Kohli propaganda to demean signature talent of Rohit.

— Debarati Majumder (@debarati_m) September 25, 2016

Rohit Sharma succeeds in cementing his place in Test XI for next eight years. He will be replaced by Sachin Tendulkar's son thereafter.

— Ganeshan Iyer (@ganeshan_iyer) September 25, 2016

Rohit Sharma became the fourth batsman to score 1000+ runs in all formats for India. The other three are: Dhoni, Yuvraj and Kohli. #INDvNZ

— Pawan Negi (@pawanegi04) September 25, 2016

They have got talent but u don't know when will they perform:
1. Ranbir Kapoor
2. Rohit Sharma
3. Narendra Modi

— CA Abhisekh Jain (@jainabhisekh) September 25, 2016

Virat Kohli blocked Rohit Sharma's 200 by 132 runs.

— दूसरा DK (@DiwakarKothari_) September 25, 2016

Sir jadeja is on nervous 40s. Rohit Sharma calming him. What am I watching? This is one Mother of a Test match. Watching? #LEGENDStogether

— Idle (@IdleSid) September 25, 2016

Rohit Sharma is trending at 6th position for scoring 50,if he didn't scored big runs den his name is trended at 1st position #RIPhaters

— Chethan Kumar (@ImCk14) September 25, 2016

If Kohli is waiting for Rohit Sharma's Test ton, it might just be the most MS Dhoni thing to Suresh Raina ever.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) September 25, 2016