Sun Feb 09 15:39:31 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma Breaks Century-Long Scoring Drought with Half-Century Against England
**Cuttack, India –** Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma ended a ten-match international scoring slump with a commanding half-century during Sunday’s second ODI against England at the Barabati Stadium. The 37-year-old reached his 58th ODI fifty in just 30 balls, marking a significant return to form.
Sharma’s previous half-century came in a Test match against New Zealand last October. His recent struggles included seven single-digit scores in his last ten innings, culminating in a two-run performance in the first ODI against England. The poor form even led him to drop himself from the final Test against Australia, where India ultimately lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3.
This resurgence is a welcome sight for India ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as Sharma’s performance will be crucial to their chances of securing their first ODI World Cup title since 2013.
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