Xtra Time Web Desk: Team India opener Rohit Sharma, who on Saturday slammed his first overseas test ton (127) revealed opening the batting in the longer format was his last opportunity to cement his place in the test side. Rohit had to wait 8 long years and 72 innings to score his first hundred away from home against England at the Oval. According to Rohit, it was the most important decision of his life.
“In the back of my mind, I knew this was the last chance for me (in Test cricket), trying another position in the batting order. When the offer came to me to open the batting, I was very much aware of it because talks were happening within the management about me opening the innings at some stage. So, mentally I wanted to take that challenge and see how I can do well up the order. I knew it would be my last opportunity. If I hadn’t succeeded, anything could have happened,” Rohit said during the virtual press conference after the play on Day 3.