After posting a formidable total of 158/5, Afghanistan sought to make a strong start in their bowling innings. Their wish was granted in the second ball of the first over, thanks to a miscommunication between Rohit Sharma and Shubhman Gill.
Rohit advanced down the pitch, played the ball on the half-volley, and sent it towards mid-off. The Kookaburra was on its way until Ibrahim Zadran’s impressive dive halted its progress.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill was engrossed in watching the ball, unaware of Rohit running to the opposite end. Despite the captain’s insistence, the young counterpart declined, leaving Rohit and Shubhman Gill at the same end.
This confusion led to Rohit exiting the field, visibly frustrated, and expressing his displeasure with Gill’s careless play, which had caused the mix-up between the two batsmen.
Fazalhaq Farooqi delivers to Rohit, and he’s out, Run Out! A regrettable miscommunication unfolds as Rohit, caught in the same end as his partner, has to make the walk back, visibly angered. This confusion stems from an outstanding display of fielding that created a moment of chaos between the two batsmen.
Rohit approached the pitch, played the ball on the half-volley, and sent a powerful shot to the right of mid-off. The ball seemed destined to race away, but Zadran’s impressive dive intervened, stopping the ball in its tracks.
Stump Mic 🗣️
— 𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐊 (@_Of_18) January 11, 2024
Rohit Sharma abusing Subhman Gill
"Behēπc***d"
Commentator said, "he can't repeat the word Rohit used"
GB ROAD KI SHAAN ROPIG RAAN pic.twitter.com/ZeFCaeUu0J
U weren't suppose to watch the ball Gill pic.twitter.com/WBek7zqhfO
— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) January 11, 2024
While Shubman Gill was engrossed in ball-watching, Rohit continued running, signaling his partner, who remained stationary. In the end, the Indian captain sacrificed his wicket due to the unfortunate mix-up.