Why Rohit Sharma got angry at Shubman Gill in the first T20I against Afghanistan
Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, was not happy with his opening partner Shubman Gill after they got run out for 0 in the first over of India’s chase in the first T20I against Afghanistan on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The match was played at the PCA Stadium in Mohali and was India’s last international T20 series before the T20 World Cup 2024.
The run-out incident
The run-out incident happened when Rohit Sharma was trying to hit a full toss from Fazalhaq Farooqi towards mid-off. He quickly ran down the track and called for a quick single, but Shubman Gill did not respond to his call as he was ball watching. By the time Gill turned and looked back at his skipper, Rohit had reached the non-striker’s end and was almost out of his ground. The Afghan fielder had enough time to get back and throw to Rahmullah Gurbaz, who whipped off the bails.
Rohit Sharma was furious with Shubman Gill and expressed his anger to him as he walked back to the pavilion. He also gestured something at him that could be interpreted as a sign of frustration or disappointment. Some sources that witnessed or reported the incident is in this article.
The possible reasons
There could be several reasons why Rohit Sharma got angry at Shubman Gill after their run-out. Some of them are:
- Rohit Sharma felt that Shubman Gill did not pay heed to his call for a quick single, which could have helped them score some runs and avoid losing wickets early.
- Rohit Sharma felt that Shubman Gill was not ready to take responsibility as an opener and captain, who should have been alert and proactive in such situations.
- Rohit Sharma felt that Shubman Gill did not communicate well with him or show any respect or trust towards him as a senior player.
- Rohit Sharma felt that Shubman Gill did not perform well in terms of batting or fielding in this match, which could have affected their partnership and confidence.
The impact on their partnership
The run-out incident could have a negative impact on their partnership and India’s chances of winning the match. Some of them are:
- It could create tension and mistrust between them, which could affect their communication and coordination in future matches.
- It could reduce their confidence and morale, which could affect their performance and attitude in future matches.
- It could create doubt and confusion among other players, who might wonder how they will handle such situations in future matches.
The factors behind it
The run-out incident could also be influenced by some factors that are beyond their control or expectation. Some of them are:
- Poor communication: Both Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill might have been distracted by something else or did not hear each other clearly during the match.
- Lack of experience: Both Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill might have been nervous or inexperienced in playing such situations in international cricket.
- Pressure: Both Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill might have been under pressure from themselves or others to perform well in this match, especially after Rohit’s comeback from injury.
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