Uproar over Rohit Sharma's run-out in IND vs AFG match, fans question Shubman Gill's mistake.
Batting first, Afghanistan scored 194 runs thanks to a blistering century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Chasing a target of 195, the Indian team got off to a very aggressive start.
Captain Rohit Sharma made his intentions clear by hitting a four and a six in the first few balls. At the other end, Shubman Gill also looked in good rhythm.
In the early overs of the innings, Rohit played a shot and quickly ran for a single. He ran towards the non-striker's end, but Shubman Gill kept watching the ball and refused to take the run.
By the time Gill refused, Rohit had already crossed half the pitch. He had to turn back to his crease but fell short by a few inches and was run out. Replays clearly showed that it could have been an easy single if Gill had run.
Rohit Sharma looked very disappointed after this run-out, although he later consoled Gill. But on social media, fans' anger erupted. Many people directly blamed Shubman Gill for it.
One user wrote, "If this continues, he might end Rohit Sharma's career in a few days. He has already taken the captaincy."
Meanwhile, one section also raised questions about Rohit Sharma's fitness. People said that Rohit should have returned to the crease faster. This debate intensified because Rohit was seen playing as an Impact Player during IPL 2026, which had raised questions about his fielding abilities.
However, critics should not forget that in this very match, Rohit fielded for the full 50 overs. Also, the stats from the 2019 and 2023 World Cups are a testament to how dangerous the 'Hitman' can be in the 50-over format.
Whether this run-out was a result of a lack of coordination or fitness is a matter of debate. But this one incident has certainly heated up the discussion about communication within Team India and the fitness of the players.
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