Team India's opening batsman Rohit Sharma, who hit 140 in the match against Pakistan in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 on Sunday at Old Trafford, Manchester, also hit one out of the park during the post match conference. The right handed batsman, in reply to a question asked by a Pakistani journalist, gave a tongue in cheek answer that split the room in laughter. Rohit Sharma Hits Century Against Pakistan; Hitman's Second Hundred For Team India in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

The journalist first congratulated Rohit Sharma for his hundred and complimented the batsman for his brilliant century in the match. However, the journalist went a step further and asked Rohit for tips for the Pakistan team. India vs Pakistan ICC CWC 2019 Match Highlights: India WIN Against Pakistan by 89 Runs Via DLS Method.

Rohit then replied in Hindi saying, "If I become the  coach of the Pakistan team, I will let Pakistan what to do...what can I say now."

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The highly anticipated match between arch rivals India and Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 turned out to be a one-sided contest with Indian openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul posting a partnership in excess of 100 runs. Rohit Sharma hit a brilliant 140 of just 113 balls and Virat Kohli played an innings of 77 runs to help India post 336/5 on the board.

This was India's highest total against Pakistan in the ODIs in the world cups. In reply, Pakistan started well as Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman posted 104 runs partnership. However, quick wickets by Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya led to a middle order collapse and Pakistan lost the match by 89 runs through DLS method. Rohit Sharma was awarded the Player of the Match for his splendid effort with the bat.

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