Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commended Indian captain Rohit Sharma for his explosive 119-run knock in the second ODI against England. Rohit, who faced criticism for a lean phase, impressed with his fearless approach. Basit highlighted Rohit's natural game and reiterated that "form is temporary, class is permanent." With this victory, India secured an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
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