Rohit Sharma is regarded as one of the best batsmen in terms of timing the shot in the game of cricket. He remains the only batsman with three double-centuries in ODIs and the one with the highest number of tons in a single World Cup.&nbsp;

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Several former cricketers and many fans call him the batsman who has 'extra time' and 'lazy elegance'. However, Rohit Sharma disagrees with it.&nbsp;

In a video uploaded by Sky Sports, Rohit Sharma told Dinesh Karthik: "I've heard people say that 'he has got a lot of time'. No boss, I don't have any time. I know that when I'm facing the bowler, you have to be ready. There is no such thing as extra time or he has got more time. Every batsman is challenged when he is facing the bowler, so you just have to be on top of your game, mindset to come out on top for that particular delivery."

"There is no time. Those guys are quick enough to rattle you. Yes, technically you can say that he plays the ball late, but there is no such thing as 'he has got less time, more time'. I don't think so."

"When you're playing a sport, you cannot be lazy. As simple as that. Maybe it sounds or looks like that on television but if you are lazy, you cannot achieve what you want to on the field. You have to be at it. You cannot be ahead of the game if you're lazy," Rohit added.

"There is an effort. When I play the pull shot, there are guys who are bowling at 145-plus and all that, you can't be lazy. I've been hearing about this since I started playing for India. ‘Oh he’s got lazy elegance'. I don't understand this term."

Rohit Sharma is regarded as one of the best batsmen in terms of timing the shot in the game of cricket. He remains the only batsman with three double-centuries in ODIs and the one with the highest number of tons in a single World Cup.

Rohit Sharma is regarded as one of the best batsmen in terms of timing the shot in the game of cricket. He remains the only batsman with three double-centuries in ODIs and the one with the highest number of tons in a single World Cup. ALSO READ: INDvsENG, 2nd Test: KL Rahul gets hero welcome by teammates after his sensational ton, watch dressing room scenes Several former cricketers and many fans call him the batsman who has 'extra time' and 'lazy elegance'. However, Rohit Sharma disagrees with it. In a video uploaded by Sky Sports, Rohit Sharma told Dinesh Karthik: "I've heard people say that 'he has got a lot of time'. No boss, I don't have any time. I know that when I'm facing the bowler, you have to be ready. There is no such thing as extra time or he has got more time. Every batsman is challenged when he is facing the bowler, so you just have to be on top of your game, mindset to come out on top for that particular delivery." "There is no time. Those guys are quick enough to rattle you. Yes, technically you can say that he plays the ball late, but there is no such thing as 'he has got less time, more time'. I don't think so." "When you're playing a sport, you cannot be lazy. As simple as that. Maybe it sounds or looks like that on television but if you are lazy, you cannot achieve what you want to on the field. You have to be at it. You cannot be ahead of the game if you're lazy," Rohit added. "There is an effort. When I play the pull shot, there are guys who are bowling at 145-plus and all that, you can't be lazy. I've been hearing about this since I started playing for India. ‘Oh he’s got lazy elegance'. I don't understand this term."

Cricket - 'I don't think so': Rohit Sharma on having an 'extra time' while batting

Senior speedster Ishant Sharma became the second Indian paceman after Kapil Dev to play in 100 Test matches on Wednesday. Sharma achieved this milestone after being named in the playing XI of the pink-ball Test at Narendra Modi Stadium.

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Overall, Ishant is only the 11th player to represent India in 100 Tests. The only bowlers in the list include Anil Kumble (132), Kapil Dev (131), Harbhajan Singh (103).

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The veteran pacer had earlier become the third Indian speedster to have scalped 300 wickets in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;

Joe Root won the toss and chose to bat first. "We are gonna bat first. Hopefully, we will get a big score like the first Test. Hoping the wicket will dry out as the game goes along," Root explained the reasons for his choice at the toss.

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"It is certainly harder and seems to swing more compared to the red ball. We are very excited to be here 1-1 and are looking to do well. Four changes. Anderson, Archer, Bairstow, Crawley back in. Burns, Lawrence, Stone, Moeen Ali out," he added.

Ishant Sharma gave India an early breakthrough after dismissing Dom Sibley on a duck.&nbsp;

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah

England (Playing XI): Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root(c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes(w), Jofra Archer, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

Senior speedster Ishant Sharma became the second Indian paceman after Kapil Dev to play in 100 Test matches on Wednesday. Sharma achieved this milestone after being named in the playing XI of the pink-ball Test at Narendra Modi Stadium.

Senior speedster Ishant Sharma became the second Indian paceman after Kapil Dev to play in 100 Test matches on Wednesday. Sharma achieved this milestone after being named in the playing XI of the pink-ball Test at Narendra Modi Stadium. ALSO READ: Motera Cricket Stadium to be renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of pink ball Test Overall, Ishant is only the 11th player to represent India in 100 Tests. The only bowlers in the list include Anil Kumble (132), Kapil Dev (131), Harbhajan Singh (103). .@ImIshant was felicitated by the Honourable President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind & Honourable Home Minister of India Shri Amit Shah before the start of play here in Ahmedabad.@rashtrapatibhvn @AmitShah pic.twitter.com/7elMWDa9ye — BCCI (@BCCI) February 24, 2021 × The veteran pacer had earlier become the third Indian speedster to have scalped 300 wickets in the longest format of the game. Joe Root won the toss and chose to bat first. "We are gonna bat first. Hopefully, we will get a big score like the first Test. Hoping the wicket will dry out as the game goes along," Root explained the reasons for his choice at the toss. ALSO READ: President Ram Nath Kovind and Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurate world's largest cricket stadium at Motera "It is certainly harder and seems to swing more compared to the red ball. We are very excited to be here 1-1 and are looking to do well. Four changes. Anderson, Archer, Bairstow, Crawley back in. Burns, Lawrence, Stone, Moeen Ali out," he added. Ishant Sharma gave India an early breakthrough after dismissing Dom Sibley on a duck. India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah England (Playing XI): Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root(c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes(w), Jofra Archer, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

IND vs ENG: Ishant Sharma becomes 2nd pacer after Kapil Dev to feature in 100 Tests

Rohit Sharma achieved became the leading run-scorer in the 50-over format in 2019 against West Indies in the ongoing second ODI of the three-match series at&nbsp;Vishakapatnam.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/play-without-fear-ganguly-hails-indias-fearless-batting-267836">Sharma</a> went on to register his seventh century in this calendar year and as a result, he surpassed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-want-to-get-the-job-done-than-play-slam-bang-cricket-virat-kohli-266796">Virat Kohli</a> to achieve the feat.

The 32-year-old Sharma so far has 1382 runs in the ODI format in 2019 while Kohli has 1292 runs to his credit.

Earlier this year, Sharma had scored five centuries in the ICC Men's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-rohit-sharma-is-the-best-odi-player-says-virat-kohli-234035">Cricket World Cup</a>. As a result, he became the first batsman to record five 100 plus scores in a single edition of the tournament.

During the innings, he also went past 11,000 List A runs.

While filing this report, India had reached the score of 225/0 with both Rohit and KL Rahul still at the crease.

Rohit Sharma achieved became the leading run-scorer in the 50-over format in 2019 against West Indies in the ongoing second ODI of the three-match series at Vishakapatnam.

Rohit Sharma achieved became the leading run-scorer in the 50-over format in 2019 against West Indies in the ongoing second ODI of the three-match series at Vishakapatnam. Sharma went on to register his seventh century in this calendar year and as a result, he surpassed Virat Kohli to achieve the feat. The 32-year-old Sharma so far has 1382 runs in the ODI format in 2019 while Kohli has 1292 runs to his credit. Earlier this year, Sharma had scored five centuries in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. As a result, he became the first batsman to record five 100 plus scores in a single edition of the tournament. During the innings, he also went past 11,000 List A runs. While filing this report, India had reached the score of 225/0 with both Rohit and KL Rahul still at the crease.

Rohit Sharma becomes leading run-scorer in ODIs in 2019

We can all agree to Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli making for an envious couple with the two entertainment industries, Bollywood and Indian cricket witnessing the biggest union of all times.&nbsp;

Amid rumours of the couple&#39;s secret wedding in Milan, Italy, Anushka Sharma&#39;s priest who has been spotted with Anushka and family on previous occasions -- was seen leaving with them on Wednesday night from Mumbai airport.&nbsp;

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This just proves that the rumours of their wedding are true and that the couple will be tying the knot&nbsp;in Milan, Italy on December 12th.

It was earlier reported that the festivities would begin December 9th onwards and that the wedding will be a private affair. The couple would then&nbsp;be hosting a gala reception for friends and colleagues later in the month in Mumbai.

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On Wednesday night, Anushka Sharma and family were spotted leaving from Mumbai airport for Milan

We can all agree to Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli making for an envious couple with the two entertainment industries, Bollywood and Indian cricket witnessing the biggest union of all times. Amid rumours of the couple's secret wedding in Milan, Italy, Anushka Sharma's priest who has been spotted with Anushka and family on previous occasions -- was seen leaving with them on Wednesday night from Mumbai airport. This is the same priest who performed a pooja for the couple last year. (Instagram) × Pictures surfaced earlier today of Anushka with her parents and brother leaving from Mumbai, reportedly for Milan. They, however, made a dash for the entry gate and refused to speak to the media present there. Anushka Sharma was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Thursday night. (Twitter) × This just proves that the rumours of their wedding are true and that the couple will be tying the knot in Milan, Italy on December 12th. It was earlier reported that the festivities would begin December 9th onwards and that the wedding will be a private affair. The couple would then be hosting a gala reception for friends and colleagues later in the month in Mumbai.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli might be getting married for real!

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