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On July 19, 2026 at Lord’s England and India The third and final One Day International (ODI) between India brought high drama, amazing strokeplay and a defining moment in Indian cricket history. Chasing a mammoth target of 388 in the series decider, India fell short by 27 runs, allowing the hosts to clinch the three-match series 2-1. Nevertheless, despite the team’s defeat, this match will always be played by the experienced opener. Rohit Sharma Will be remembered for a historic innings. Amid intense speculation over his international future, the 39-year-old maestro played an excellent inning of 138 runs in 110 balls. A unique thing in his historic performance was that the bat that supported his magical innings was that of his long-time Mumbai partner. Shardul Thakur Was done.

Shardul Thakur talks about the bat that helped Rohit Sharma create history at Lord’s

Rohit’s brilliant century at the ‘Home of Cricket’ came with a bat that was given to him by his fellow Mumbai all-rounder Thakur. Feeling the lack of balance with his bat in this high-stakes race, the former Indian captain took recourse to Thakur’s equipment in the dressing room.

Talking about the gesture, Thakur, who is fondly called ‘Lord Thakur’, expressed his happiness in helping his senior colleague. Thakur revealed that bat manufacturer Jatin Sareen had provided him with high-quality SS bats, some of which Rohit had asked to borrow earlier because he liked their feel and lift. Having grown up playing together from school cricket to Mumbai’s domestic circuit and the Mumbai Indians IPL setup, Thakur said there was no question of not giving Rohit the bat. He proudly said that it is a matter of pride for him to see Rohit create history using his bat on the biggest stage of cricket.

“I am signed with SS Bats and Jatin Sareen (owner) has been kind enough to send me some great bats. Rohit once requested me to give him some bats because he liked them. We all like him and he has given us so many happy moments in cricket that there was no question of not giving him the bat. And today I am really happy that he scored his historic century using my bat at Lord’s Cricket Ground,” Thakur told The Indian Express.

The century came at a crucial juncture, silencing outside noise over Rohit’s future with India’s upcoming series in September. Reaching three figures in just 84 balls, Rohit Adil Rashid Peacefully with a delicate sweep against non-striker Virat Kohli and gestured warmly towards his family in the dressing room and stands.

Rohit became India’s first centurion in ODIs at Lord’s

Rohit’s whirlwind 138 was a historic achievement, making him the first Indian batsman to score an ODI century at Lord’s. His innings was decorated with 17 fours and 5 sixes. Sir Viv Richards Equaling the record for the highest score by a foreign batsman in the 1979 World Cup final at this prestigious venue.

This innings also broke several historical standards:

• Oldest Indian centurion: At the age of 39 years and 80 days, Rohit overtook Sachin Tendulkar to become India’s oldest ODI centurion.
• Dominion on foreign soil: This was his eighth ODI century on English soil, setting a world record for the most centuries scored by any overseas batsman in a single overseas match.

Although India missed out on winning the series, Rohit’s fighting effort proves that his hunger to perform on the big stage has not diminished.

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