Watch: Rohit Sharma's Switch-Hit Six Leaves Fans And Commentators Stunned During 3rd T20I Against Afghanistan

18.01.2024 - 17:17 sports.ndtv.com

Indian cricket team Rohit Sharma slammed a record fifth century to guide his side to a hard-fought victory over Afghanistan in the third T20I encounter in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

It was a trademark innings from the veteran batter who showcased the full range of his explosive batting and his knock consisted 11 fours and 8 massive sixes.

One of the shots that left both fans and commentators stunned was a switch-hit six off the bowling of Sharafuddin Ashraf. During the 12th over of the match, Rohit pulled off a spectacular switch off the spinner's bowling to send the ball flying into the stands over deep backward point.

After the match, Rohit told JioCinema about the secret behind his shot. “I've been practicing that shot a lot. You have to play these shots if you want to put pressure on the bowler, when the ball is spinning and you can't hit straight.

cricket India Cricket Team India vs Afghanistan 2024 watch Rohit Sharma Rinku Singh India Afghanistan

England cricket team wicket-keeper Ben Foakes was part of a hilarious sequence of events during Day 1 of the first Test match against India on Thursday as he crashed directly into the stumps while fielding. During the third over of the India innings, Rohit Sharma guided a delivery from Mark Wood to deep square leg and complete a simple run. The throw from Ben Duckett was a bit way ward and while gathering it, Foakes crashed directly into the stumps uprooting all three of them. The incident left his teammates in splits on the field and the video has already gone viral on social media.

"Spirit Of Cricket? Yet Again, I Am Sorry": R Ashwin's Million-Dollar Take On 3rd T20I Controversy

The 3rd T20I between India and Afghanistan was full of runs, epic moments in the field, and controversy-filled drama. In the first Super Over of the match, India captain Rohit Sharma fumed at Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi seeing the latter decided to take an extra double after a throw from wicket-keeper Sanju Samson hit him and deflected. Rohit wasn't happy seeing Nabi take advantage of the deflected throw, bringing the sportsmanship angle. However, veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has an intriguing take on the matter.

"Virat Kohli Normally Does Not...": Skipper Rohit Sharma's Massive 'Intent' Remark In 3rd T20I

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma marked their T20I return in the 3-match series against Afghanistan, making a case for themselves for T20 World Cup 2024 squad selection. While Rohit redeemed himself in the 3rd T20I with a century, after incurring back-to-back ducks in the first two matches, Virat scored a solitary 16-ball 29 in the 2nd match before departing for a duck in the third. Though Kohli's runs with the bat might not have impressed many, his 'intent' certainly left a mark on the skipper Rohit.

"India Were Wrong In...": Ex Star Blasts Rohit Sharma And Team Over 'Controversial Run' In 3rd T20I

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was livid over a 'controversial run' involving Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz during the third T20I encounter against Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. On the final ball of the first Super Over, Nabi missed a yorker from Mukesh Kumar and as they went for the single, a throw from Sanju Samson from behind the stumps hit the batter and went towards long-on. The batters ended up completing two more runs and take their score to 16. Rohit was not happy at all with the batters taking advantage of the situation and although he ended up having an interaction with Nabi over the run, the extra two runs were deemed legit by the on-field umpires.

India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I: "As Long As..." - Rahul Dravid's Verdict On 'Controversial Run' During Super Over

Playing down the on-field controversy around a moment during the first super over of the pulsating third T20I against Afghanistan at the Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru on Wednesday, India head coach Rahul Dravid called it a "part of the game". India skipper Rohit Sharma was seen remonstrating with an on-field umpire after Afghan all-rounder Mohammed Nabi ran byes off a deflected throw during the first super over of the T20I on Wednesday. That moment was one of many that made the nail-biting contest one for the ages. The hosts, however, survived a mighty scare from the visitors to seal the contest in the second super over and ensure a series sweep. Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz ran byes after Sanju Samson's throw struck the former and deflected off him to the outfield.