IND Vs BAN: Team Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s reacts to his viral catch drop during the India Vs Bangladesh, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match 2 fixture, that eventually ended up costing Axar Patel a memorable hat-trick. The 37-year-old has labelled his effort ‘disappointing’, and that, it was an ‘easy catch which he should have taken’.
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“I may take him for a dinner tomorrow. No, that was an easy catch. I should’ve taken that catch. The standard that I have set for myself standing in the slips, that one was disappointing. These things happen and I do understand that. I know they were 36/5 and from there they got a big partnership. These things are bound to happen. Credit to Hridoy and Jaker Ali. They played brilliantly and with the bat I thought, we were clinical,” said Rohit Sharma.
However, the skipper was delighted with his side’s performance, as India dominated Bangladesh on all fronts at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 20, to register a 6-wicket win.
Here’s what he said during post-match presentation ceremony:
“Yeah, before you come and play any game, you have to be confident. Yeah, as the game goes on, there will be different emotions but you need to take it on. We have been in that situation many times before. KL & Gill were composed at the middle.”
“Um, very hard to say that. It was just one game. We knew that there was not enough grass on the pitch and it was going to be dry. That is exactly how the pitch played. As a team, I think we adapted to the conditions pretty well. We started off really well with the ball and also with the bat. Yes, we were under pressure for a little bit but that is where the experience comes into play.”
“(On Mohammed Shami) Yeah, very happy for him. Long time waiting to be honest. We all know what he brings to the table. The kind of match winner he has developed himself into. Every time we throw at ball, he delivers. Everyone has showed up for the team, whenever required.”
“Well, I thought you are going to ask me on my reactions of the dropped catch (laughs). I mean look, when it comes to Gill, we all know the class he has in his batting. Of late, he has been brilliant with the bat. Today what he showed out there, shouldn’t surprise anyone. He showed a lot of maturity at the middle as he remained till the end, ensuring he sees off the game.”
