His 30th ODI century for Rohit and his return in a World Cup year bodes well for the Indian team, which has been waiting for the World Cup for 12 years. Apart from Rohit, Shubman Gill also scored a century, setting up a partnership of 212 runs for the opening wicket.
Hundreds of Rohit and Gill helped India surpass 200 runs at half-time, and many, including Ravichandran Ashwin, think the Men in Blue could surpass 400 runs.
Rohit has scored goals for England in five centuries at his last ODI World Cup, and now that he is leading the side, he will be able to lead from the front in what is likely to be his final World Cup. It is important.
