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Rohit Sharma refuses to reveal meaning behind unusual high-knee celebration after century: ‘It's for me, it's not to be shared'

Rohit Sharma reached 12,000 ODI runs and said the meaning of his unusual celebration was private after his 35th century.

  • On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Senior India cricketer Rohit Sharma scored his 35th ODI century against West Indies at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, reaching the milestone in a 72-ball innings.
  • Facing pressure regarding his future, Rohit arrived in Guwahati needing to prove his mettle; earlier in the innings, he became only the third Indian after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to reach 12,000 ODI runs.
  • Rohit and Shubman Gill shared a 255-run opening partnership, driving India to chase 406 runs with 39 balls remaining as Gill remained not out with 224, securing the second-highest opening chase in ODI history.
  • After fifty overs of fielding and batting, Rohit declined a celebratory slide and jump suggested by Ravindra Jadeja, noting he prefers to keep his personal celebration private.
  • Reflecting on the victory, Rohit emphasized that long innings require intense concentration and experience to avoid throwing his wicket away, with the steady partnership alongside Gill ultimately sealing the game for India.
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Rohit Sharma's celebration after scoring his 35th ODI century against the West Indies in Guwahati caught everyone's attention. After the match, the Hitman revealed what his celebration was for. Ravindra Jadeja also asked him about it. Rohit said he would explain it in the dressing room.

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ABP News broke the news in India on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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