Ravi Shastri says Rohit Sharma’s innings of 138 against England at Lord’s sends a message to critics. Speaking about the performance, Shastri described the knock as a “tight slap with the bat,” framing it as a direct response to doubts about Rohit’s form and ability. The reports agree that Rohit’s 138 was scored in the Lord’s ODI against England and that Shastri’s remarks focused on the impact of the innings rather than additional tactical or match-detail specifics. Overall, the coverage centers on Shastri’s assessment of how Rohit’s contribution addresses criticism, with both sources attributing the same characterization to the former India head coach and drawing a link between the 138-run innings and the wider debate around Rohit’s selection and performance. No other contrasting viewpoints are presented in the supplied accounts.