Melbourne: Only 10 days ago, batting in whites at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Rohit Sharma received half a dozen half volleys which he just pushed gently to mid-off.


Rohit Sharma celebrates his century against Australia at the MCG yesterday. Pic/Getty Images 

However, switch the format to limited overs, coloured clothing and put him in a role that he wants to play, it was the Rohit we are accustomed to seeing. The first half volley Rohit received was lofted over the ropes at long off for a six. It was only the seventh ball he had faced.