Rohit slams century, becomes second-fastest to 12,000 ODI runs

Guwahati, Sept 30 (UNI) Rohit Sharma produced a landmark-laden century as India's experienced opener became only the third Indian to reach 12,000 ODI runs and powered the hosts' chase against the West Indies on Wednesday. Rohit reached the 12,000-run landmark in his 282nd ODI innings when he nudged a slower delivery from Roston Chase wide of mid-wicket for a single in the 16th over. The achievement made Rohit only the third Indian after Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar to cross 12,000 ODI runs. He also became the second-fastest batsman in ODI history to reach the mark. Kohli holds the record,…