India batsman and wildlife enthusiast Rohit Sharma dedicated his match-winning century in the T20 series decider to Sudan – the last male northern white rhinoceros that passed away in March in Kenya.

Sharma is passionate about wildlife and is actively involved in conservation projects. He is a member of PETA and in 2016 joined an anti-poaching campaign in Kenya. The opening batsman donated to the project, along with Hollywood stars Matt Le Blanc and Salma Hayek, that took care of Sudan until the rhinoceros passed away at the age of 45 at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya following age-related health problems.

And after his match-winning century against England in Bristol that helped India clinch the series 2-1, Sharma dedicated his knock to the rhino he had tried to help.

“Yesterday’s innings is dedicated to my fallen friend Sudan. May we find a way to make this world a better place for all of us,” Sharma wrote on Twitter.

Following the death of Sudan, just two northern white rhinos remain –  Najin and Fatu, Sudan’s daughter and granddaughter.