Kohli exhibits finishing touch

Star batter plays classic innings to score his 48th ODI ton, helping India post 4th victory

- GOMESH S

IT'S the fourth ball of the eleventh over during India's chase at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Thursday. Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud runs in and bangs the ball short. Rohit Sharma, who at this point had gotten into his position after the shuffle, proceeds with his forward press in an attempt to pull the ball. However, at the last moment, Sharma opts to leave, respecting the delivery for what it was a sharp bouncer which he was not in a position to hook.

Not often does one see Sharma recusing himself a pull shot. It's always been his go-to shot and a signature as well. Mamud runs in again. Another short ball, except this time he misses the line. Sharma gets into position and pulls the ball, he tried to keep it down a bit, from a little outside off-stump behind square for a four. Thrown in all the adjectives you want and it would do no justice.