There was plenty to cheer for Indian fans at Lord's in the third ODI match as Rohit Sharma rolled back the years with an elegant half-century in the third ODI against England on Sunday. The former Indian captain brought up his 63rd ODI fifty in 50 balls. He started the innings a bit cautiously but looked in complete control as he stitched together another classy knock at the top of the order. Chasing a target of 388, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put on a hundred run partnership to keep India in the chase.

Rohit looked in vintage touch in every sense. He barely looked rushed, picked the gaps with ease, and punished anything loose. Every boundary was greeted with loud cheers, while the chants only grew stronger as he settled in. Whether this was just another ODI or one of the final matches of an incredible career, the crowd made sure Rohit knew exactly how much he meant to them.

Fans give Rohit Sharma a memorable reception at Lord's with 'Mumbai Cha Raja' chants

As Rohit reached the milestone, the atmosphere around the iconic venue turned emotional. There were some chants of "Mumbai Cha Raja, kaun?", a tribute that reflected the admiration he continues to enjoy wherever he plays. With plenty of speculation around his ODI future refusing to die down, this innings felt a little more special, as if supporters wanted to enjoy every moment of watching one of India's greatest white-ball batters.

With his fifty out of the way, Rohit will now be eager to turn it into a match-winning hundred and take India over the line. This is his final game in England, and while nobody knows what the future holds in India's ODI setup, innings like these are a timely reminder of what he is still capable of. If there were any doubts over his place in India's plans for the 2027 World Cup, Rohit has certainly given everyone something to think about.