IND Vs SA, 1st Test: Fans, Legends Go Crazy As 'Opener' Rohit Sharma Slams Majestic Century Against South Africa

After a brilliant start to his Test career, Rohit Sharma -- one of the greatest openers in limited-overs cricket -- became a surplus to the requirement. But the Virat Kohli-led camp finally took a leaf out of Virender Sehwag's career and promoted one of the greatest openers in limited-overs cricket to open in Test cricket. And the first glimpse looked exhilarating

Outlook Web Bureau

Updated on: 2 October 2019 4:06 pm

Rohit Sharma slammed an unbeaten century to dominate Day 1 of the first Test between India and South Africa at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

Day 1 Highlights | Scorecard | Cricket News

The class has been stamped in the maiden Test appearance itself and it will now be all about
building from here on as Rohit drove, cut and flicked his way to his maiden hundred as an opener.

Batting first, Indian openers set the stage with a 202-run unbroken stand with Rohit on 115 off
174 and Mayank Agarwal on 84 off 183 before the day was called off in the 60th over due to
rain.

Rohit reached his century in the 54th over and sealed his spot in the Test team.

Here are some reactions:

ICYMI

The HITMAN is back with a bang ðÂÂÂÂ¥

Rohit Sharma gets his first Test ton as an opener! pic.twitter.com/DsLfnGCzca
— ICC (@ICC) October 2, 2019

Only three 100+ opening stands in 2019 in Tests
254 by New Zealand
161 by Sri Lanka
150* by India#IndvSA #IndvsSA
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 2, 2019

Wah @ImRo45 Brilliant 100.. dress blue ho ya white koi fark nahi padta.. Rohit HiT hai bhai ðÂÂÂÂÂÂ @BCCI @StarSportsIndia #INDvSA
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 2, 2019

First test as an opener and Rohit Sharma answers his detractors in style. What an important 100!
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) October 2, 2019

Century for Rohit Sharma. Fine, fine knock even if the SA bowling has looked inadequate. Came at a time when his Test career was piquantly poised. Opening slot secured, up to him now how makes the future count
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 2, 2019

4th Test Century. 1st as an opener. Rohit has grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Well played âÂÂºï¸ÂÂðÂÂÂÂÂÂ #IndvSA
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 2, 2019

The sun has risen again.

Century in the first game as a Test opener, at home. Hopefully it builds upto many more touring.
— Nikhil ðÂÂÂÂÂÂ (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 2, 2019

Real G.O.A.T ðÂÂÂÂºðÂÂÂÂª pic.twitter.com/YyjOxMgRe0
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) October 2, 2019

After a brilliant start to his Test career, Rohit became a surplus to the requirement as India continue to dominate the arena. But the Virat Kohli-led camp finally took a leaf out of Virender Sehwag's career and promoted Rohit as an opener in Test cricket. And the first glimpse looked exhilarating.