India vs Afghanistan 2024 Highlights: 3 instances that sparked excitement among fans during the 1st T20I ft. Rohit Sharma.
India vs Afghanistan 2024 Highlights: 3 instances that sparked excitement among fans during the 1st T20I ft. Rohit Sharma
India got off to a solid start in their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, winning the first match in Mohali comfortably by six wickets.
In extremely cold conditions, the Men in Blue fared excellently with the ball, restricting the visitors to 158/5 in 20 overs.
Rohit Sharma’s run out for a duck was the most remarkable of the hosts’ early wickets.
Shivam Dube, on the other hand, scored a fantastic 60*(40), and he helped his team win alongside Jitesh Sharma and Rinku Singh.
1. Shivam Dube makes the most of his opportunity
India’s most important gain from the first T20I was Shivam Dube’s effort with both bat and ball.
He bowled a few overs, allowing only nine runs and picked up one wicket.
Later, after losing two quick wickets, Dube stepped in to bat and scored 60 off 40 balls, including a six and four.
It would enhance his and the team’s confidence, especially if India hopes to build a seam-bowling all-rounder backup for Hardik Pandya. India vs Afghanistan 2024 Highlights
2. Rohit Sharma’s terrible run out
Rohit Sharma’s anti-climatic run out stunned the spectators, as a misunderstanding between him and Shubman Gill resulted in the Indian skipper returning to the shed without opening his account.
He hammered the ball to mid-off, calling for a fast single.
Gill, on the other hand, remained in his crease while keeping an eye on the ball. Both batters were stranded at the non-striker’s end, and Afghanistan received an amazing gift of a wicket.
Rohit Sharma was furious and appeared to be arguing with Gill when he returned to the pavilion.
Fans questioned Gill’s decision not to reply to the captain’s call, believing it was a simple single to take.
However, after the game, Rohit reflected on the situation, stating that such things happen in sports.
3. Rohit Sharma using hot water bag to deal with conditions
With a high of 11 degrees and a low of 9 degrees, the PCA Stadium in Mohali made circumstances challenging for Indian and Afghan players.
While on the field, all of the Indian players wore full sleeves, and the cold temperature looked to have an influence.
Several players were seen utilizing hand warmers while keeping their hands in their pockets.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma was also seen using a hot water bag between overs to relax his hands and prepare for fielding.
Fans chastised the board for forcing the athletes to participate in such harsh conditions when there were other choices available at this time of year.
Chelsea plotting surprise January moves for Real Madrid and Liverpool legends