39-year-old Rohit Sharma sends Lord’s crowd into a frenzy with electric diving: Watch

Rohit Sharma arrived at Lord’s with questions swirling over his future, but on Sunday the veteran opener reminded everyone why he remains one of Indian cricket’s biggest stars. The 39-year-old rolled back the years with a breathtaking on-field effort that brought the iconic venue to life during the crucial third ODI against England.

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That moment came on the very first ball of the 42nd over. Arshdeep Singh hit a short delivery outside the off stump and Joe Root smashed it sweetly over the covers. With the ball racing towards the boundary, Rohit sprinted from deep point and launched himself full to the right, somehow preventing a certain four.

The stop saved two crucial runs and immediately prompted chants of “Rohit, Rohit” from the packed Lord’s crowd. It was an extraordinary display from a player who has often found himself at the center of fitness debates, with fans and teammates applauding the captain’s commitment and athleticism.

The diving effort capped off an impressive day in the field for Rohit, who earlier made another crucial contribution. Jacob Bethell, batting smoothly on 91 and eyeing a first ODI century, looked at Prasidh Krishna with a pull to deep square leg. However, the England batsman found Rohit perfectly placed near the boundary as the Indian veteran completed a comfortable catch to end a brilliant innings.

Bethell’s dismissal denied the left-hander a well-deserved hundred and gave India a much-needed breakthrough in an innings dominated by England’s batsmen.

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Rohit’s heroics in this area came amid intense speculation about his ODI future. Reports earlier this week claimed that the third ODI at Lord’s could be his last appearance for India, with the selectors eyeing the 2027 World Cup.

The BCCI was quick to dismiss the rumours, with secretary Devajit Saikia insisting that the veteran opener should not have retired after the England series.

Despite modest scores of 11 and 26 in the first two matches, Rohit ensured that he remained the center of attention at the Home of Cricket. For a player approaching 40, the full-length dive served as a timely reminder that age is just a number.

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Issued by:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published on:

19 Jul 2026 19:19 IST