Man Of Many Emotions! Check Rohit Sharma's Reactions To Sarfaraz's Run Out & T20 WC Captaincy Update
In his debut Test innings, Sarfaraz Khan made a dazzling start for India, scoring 62 runs off just 66 deliveries against England. Despite a mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja leading to his run-out, Khan's aggressive batting, which included nine fours and one six, showcased his talent.?
Rohit Sharma's reaction to Sarfaraz's run out
The frustration of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was evident in the dressing room, captured by broadcast cameras, after the unfortunate dismissal.
¡°He came to dressing room and said, ¡®Thoda sa miscommunication ho gaya tha¡ (there was a bit of a misunderstanding).¡¯ I said to him, ¡®Ye hota rehta hai¡¯. It¡¯s part of the game,¡± Sarfaraz said in the post-day press conference.
Earlier in the day, India won the toss and elected to bat first in Rajkot. However, they stumbled early, losing three wickets in the first session and were 33/3. Skipper Rohit Sharma was then joined by Jadeja, and the duo forged a remarkable 204-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Despite losing five wickets, India finished the day with 326 runs on the board. Jadeja remained unbeaten on 110, with Kuldeep Yadav yet to score, and Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Axar Patel still to bat.
Rohit Sharma's reactions to T20 World Cup captaincy update
On Wednesday, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit Sharma would lead the Indian cricket team in the upcoming T20 World Cup.?
Speaking at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Shah expressed confidence in Sharma's leadership, despite India's loss in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final.
"In 2023 (final) at Ahmedabad, even though we did not win the World Cup after 10 straight wins, we won hearts. I want to promise you that in 2024 (T20?World Cup) in Barbados (venue for the final), under?Rohit?Sharma's captaincy,?hum Bharat ka jhanda gaadenge?(we will hoist the Indian flag)," Shah said at the end of his speech.??
The announcement was met with smiles from Sharma and applause from teammates, with the moment quickly becoming viral on social media.
Shah also addressed the contingency plan in case of Hardik Pandya's injury, emphasizing Sharma's capability to lead effectively.
He lauded Sharma's performance in critical situations, citing an instance where Sharma led India from 22/4 to 212/4 in a T20I against Afghanistan.?
Shah expressed confidence in Sharma's ability, stating, "He has the ability...We didn't win the final, but it's part and parcel of the game. Whoever plays better, wins."
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