In the second Twenty20 International between India and Afghanistan, Aakash Chopra questioned Rohit Sharma’s shot selection, which ultimately resulted in his dismissal. Aakash Chopra was shocked to see Rohit Sharma dismissed in the second IND vs. AFG T20I.
On Sunday, January 14, in Indore, Ibrahim Zadran and co. asked to bat first and set a goal of 173 runs for the Men in Blue.
Despite Rohit’s dismissal for a golden duck, the home team amassed an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series by chasing down the target with six wickets and 26 deliveries remaining.
Rohit Sharma dismissed in the second IND vs. AFG T20I
Chopra expressed shock at the manner of Rohit’s termination in a video posted to his YouTube channel, saying, “It was very unexpected how Rohit got out.
” He was playing only his first ball. Such shots are not played by him. The sphere struck his limbs. He was bowled for 0 in this encounter after being run out in the previous one. So far in this series, he has not scored a run.”
The former India opener stated that the Mumbai Indians player has to be among the runs in IPL 2024. He clarified:
“His error in running out was undoubtedly the shot choice, not the run-out itself. Regarding Rohit Sharma’s form and talent, there is no question. He will need to be at the top of his game in the IPL. I believe he will bat like this only. We need his bat to get 38–40 runs, which is what he was doing in the ODI World Cup.”
On the first ball Fazalhaq Farooqi faced, Rohit retreated and attempted to remove him from the game. After missing the ball, which struck the top of his off-stump, he was out for a second straight duck.
Regarding Virat Kohli’s incredibly aggressive style, Aakash Chopra said, “That’s an interesting bit”.
Chopra said that high-scoring games are not expected in New York and the West Indies, therefore an aggressive approach might not be necessary.
He did admit, though, that Rohit and Kohli will modify their strategies according to the situation.