Ind vs Ban: Rohit Sharma responds to his dropped catch made by Axar Patelu denied hat-trick to Champions Trophy 2025
India started their own ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Campaign with a dominant victory of six walls over Bangladesh at the International Stadium of the Crowns in Dubai. However the match had its own share of dramas as skipper Rohit Sharma rejected catch rejected Axar PateLa historical moment.
Axar Patel is close to a hat-trick opportunity
In the ninth via Bangladeski Ubac, Spinner Axar from his left hand was in red. He fired the opener Tanzid Hasan and veteran Mushfiquir Rahim Off consecutive delivery, setting up for a rare go hat-trick. With only four Indian bowlers who previously reached the feat to Odis, Axar was on the verge of history.
On a hat-trick ball, Jaker Ali He stretched it straight to Rohit on his first sliding. It seemed like a direct chance for an Indian captain, known for safe hands, but surprisingly shedding a catch, letting the opportunity to go down.
Reaction and apology Rohit Sharma on Axar
Rohit’s immediate reaction showed his frustration – he scored the lawn, uttered a few words with disappointment and turned to Axar with folded hands in a gesture of apology. The missed catch was the moment of agony, not only for Rohita, but also for the whole Indian team and fans who recognized how special hat-trick in the champion trophy could be.
Speaking after the match, Rohit took complete responsibility for the mistake. He admitted, “It was an easy catch, I should have taken it with the standards I set for myself.”
Trying to alleviate the mood, he added, “Maybe I’ll take Axara to dinner tomorrow.”
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Victory in the Indian clinical chase
Despite Rohit’s fall, Bangladesh has released a competitive total number, and Jacker has reached his life as much as possible and achieved 68, supported by solid stabs from Tracks Hridoy. However, India chased the target comfortably, and Rohit himself contributed at the top of the order. Although the main contribution came from Shubman Gillwho broke the great century to take over India over the goal.
After the victory, Rohit praised the overall effort of the team, acknowledging Banglades’ struggle.
“The way Jacker and Hridoy have fled, deserving of them – they put us under some pressure. But our bowlers did the job early, and that is what is important,” Rohit added further.
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