Rohit Sharma compared to a Rolls Royce by Ramiz Raja

Rohit scored a 35-ball century in India's second T20I against Sri Lanka on Friday, equalling the world record for the format earlier held exclusively by South Africa's David Miller.

Rohit Sharma (PTI)

New Delhi: The unstoppable Rohit Sharma continues to tear into record books match after match. On Friday, in the second T20I against Sri Lanka, he scored a 35-ball century equalling the world record for the format earlier held exclusively by South Africa's David Miller. It sent Twitter into a frenzy. Joining millions in congratulating Rohit was former Pakistan batsman Ramiz Raja, who compared the Indian opener to a Rolls Royce.

Rohit is leading the Indian team in the absence of newly-married Virat Kohli.

Ramiz, who has always praised Rohit's class and ability, chose a unique way to heap praise on India's stand-in captain. 

"There's a Rolls Royce advert which asks you to relax, sit back let innovation set your imagination free & that control is only a fingertip away -think could be a perfect voice over for Rohit Sharma who stately glided into record books with another dazzling batting master class!!" Ramiz tweeted.

There’s a Rolls Royce advert which asks you to relax, sit back let innovation set your imagination free & that control is only a fingertip away -think could be a perfect voice over for Rohit Sharma who stately glided into record books with another dazzling batting master class!!

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) December 22, 2017

Joining Ramiz in congratulating the Indian 'Hit-man' were fans of the game from Pakistan, who replied to Ramiz's tweet. 

See! Why I envy INDIANS always.
Tons of Gratulations #Sharma_Jee. — Haris Zafar Bukhari (@HZBukhari) December 22, 2017

I still watch one of your videos on YouTube praising Rohit Sharma. Back in 2008. Definitely you are cricket ka asli Raja — Relax I_Can_FixIt (@BoyKesari) December 23, 2017

I still remember you acknowledging his talent during the initial IPL years! You were spot on!!!! — Asad Tahir (@Asad9211420) December 22, 2017

Rohit scored 118 in just 43 balls as India posted their best T20I total of 260/5 and went on to win the match by 88 runs, thanks to young spin twins Yuzvendra Chahal (4/52) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/52) who took seven wickets between them. 

India now lead the three-match series 2-0. The inconsequential final T20I will be played on Sunday in Mumbai