Ind Vs Afg 1st T20: Rohit Sharma Gives Explanation On Run Out Controversy

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20: The cricket match in Mohali on Thursday witnessed almost all boxes being ticked by the Rohit Sharma-led hosts. A six-wicket victory was secured, with players like Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and others giving a good account of themselves. However, one box that remained unchecked was a solid batting show by Rohit Sharma. Playing his first T20I in 14 months, Rohit Sharma got out on 0 after a horrific mix-up with fellow opener Shubman Gill.

The incident occurred on the second ball of the first over of the Indian innings. A run was called by Rohit Sharma, but Shubman Gill kept looking at the ball. By then, Rohit Sharma had already run towards the other end. Afghanistan players were alert enough to run out the India captain. "Look at him (Shubman), he is watching and watching. Rohit had called yes (for a run). Won't repeat what he said because it is not very nice. But Rohit Sharma is absolutely spot on; he is in the right," remarked one of the commentators.

"There are two things in running between the wickets: first is cross, and second is gauging the pace at which your partner can run. It is not about you being quick enough; it's about what your partner wants, how good he is," explained the other commentator.

Rohit Sharma's explanation

"At the post-match interaction, it was mentioned by Rohit that these things happen (on the run-out). When it happens, frustration is felt, and the desire to be out there and score runs for the team arises. Not everything will go your way. The game was won, and that's more important. Gill wanted to carry on, but unfortunately got out after playing a very good little innings," explained Rohit during the Post-match interaction.

Ind vs Afg 1st T20 Match Key Highlights

• Put to bat first by India, Afghanistan witnessed a good start, with skipper Ibrahim Zadran contributing 25 runs in 22 balls, including two fours and a six, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz adding 23 runs in 28 balls with two fours and a six, resulting in a 50-run partnership for the first wicket.
• Indian bowlers reduced Afghanistan to 57/3.
• A 68-run partnership between Azmatullah Omarzai (29 runs in 22 balls, with two fours and a six) and Mohammed Nabi (42 runs in 27 balls, with two fours and three sixes) revived Afghanistan's innings.
• A solid partnership between Najibullah Zadran (19*) and Karim Janat (9*) at the back end of the innings took Afghanistan to a total of 158/5 in 20 overs.
• Axar Patel (2/23) and Mukesh Kumar (2/33) were the standout bowlers for India, while Shivam Dube claimed one wicket.
• In the chase of 159, India lost skipper Rohit Sharma for a duck on his return to T20Is.
• Shubman Gill (23 runs in 12 balls, including five fours) displayed intent but couldn't convert his start into a big score.
• A 44-run partnership between Shivam Dube and Tilak Varma (26 runs in 22 balls, with two fours and a six) brought India back into the match.
• Later, a 45-run stand between Shivam Dube and Jitesh Sharma (31 runs in 20 balls, with five fours) took India close to victory.
• Dube, scoring his second T20I half-century, amassed 60 runs in 40 balls with five fours and two sixes, joining forces with Rinku Singh (16*) to secure the win for India.