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Published 19:27 IST, June 16th 2019

World Cup 2019 | 'It’s extra special when it’s #INDvPAK in the WC': Celebrities from film and cricket fraternity laud 'Ro- Hit Machine' Sharma for his outstanding century against Pakistan

Hundred last Sunday, hundred this Sunday! The day is meant for people to relax across the world, but Rohit Sharma was in no mood to do so and was in a different zone altogether against Pakistan.

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Hundred last Sunday, hundred this Sunday! The day is meant for people to relax across the world, but Rohit Sharma was in no mood to do so and was in a different zone altogether against Pakistan. The ‘Hitman’ smashed another classy knock to ensure India posts a good total on the board. The opening batsman’s 140 off 113 deliveries not just left the netizens, but even the celebrities awestruck as stars from the film and cricket fraternities lauded the Team India star. 

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Vivek Oberoi, Suniel Shetty, Riteish Deshmukh, Arjun Rampal, Sophie Choudry, Kunal Kohli, Esha Gupta, Sonal Chauhan, Richa Chadha were among the Bollywood stars who praised Rohit for his scintillating innings, using words like 'Spectacular', 'Incredible' and terming him as 'Ro - Hit Machine', 'Class Act' and 'graceful batsman'. Shobhaa De too had an interesting way to convey her feelings for Rohit. 

From the cricket world, VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Pragyan Ojha, and RP Singh also were left super-impressed by the 32-year-old's knock, terming him 'what a player', 'big match player', 'Consistent. Brilliant. Mature' and more.

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READ: World Cup 2019 | They Call Him 'HITMAN' For A Reason, Rohit Sharma Wins Praises On Social Media After A Spectacular Century Against Pakistan

Rohit's knock helped India reach 305/4 in 46.4 overs when rain interrupted play.

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18:22 IST, June 16th 2019