Rohit Sharma’s transformation as both a captain and a batter has been incredible. As the leader of the Indian cricket team, he has adapted his game across formats, particularly in the later years of his career, which has brought a lot of success to the team.
In white-ball cricket, especially, Rohit has led by example, showing his team how to approach the game. Even in Test matches, like the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, his sharp strategies and determination to win helped India pull off a victory in a tough situation.
In June, Rohit joined the ranks of Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni by becoming the third Indian captain to lift a World Cup. India ended a long ICC trophy drought by winning the T20 World Cup after 17 years. Since Rohit took over as captain, India has seen great success across all formats.
Rohit is known for being expressive on the field, and his candid comments often caught on the stump mic have become popular. Though he sometimes delivers tough words, he has a great bond with the younger players and keeps the team’s environment positive and energetic.
Despite his numerous achievements, Rohit has had some awkward moments on the field. Let’s look at five of his most memorable embarrassing incidents:
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1. Scolding the Young Players in Visakhapatnam
During a Test against England in Visakhapatnam, Rohit’s frustration was caught on the stump mic. He was upset with some of the younger players for not focusing and said, “If anyone roams around in the garden, I’ll deal with them.” India needed to win that match to stay in the series, and Rohit’s harsh words seemed to motivate the team. They went on to win the match and the series, but the moment where his words went viral remains a bit embarrassing for him.
2. Most Ducks in IPL History
Despite being one of India’s greatest cricketing talents, Rohit holds the unfortunate record of being dismissed for a duck in the IPL seventeen times. This record placed him at the top until Dinesh Karthik overtook him. While Mumbai Indians, the team he captains, have been successful in the IPL, Rohit’s personal batting stats in the league don’t always reflect his true talent.
3. Wardrobe Malfunction on the Field
During an IPL match in 2024 between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, Rohit had an embarrassing moment when his pants slipped while fielding. While attempting to catch Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rohit not only missed the catch but also had to deal with his trousers slipping down. The incident went viral quickly, and the internet was flooded with jokes about it. Rohit himself later admitted feeling awkward about the incident.
4. Struggling Against Dale Steyn
Rohit Sharma is often praised for making batting look easy, even against fast bowlers. However, during an ODI against South Africa in 2013, Rohit struggled against Dale Steyn’s swing and pace. He couldn’t connect bat to ball for a long time, taking 17 deliveries before finally managing to make contact, which drew an amused reaction from the crowd.
5. Misreading the Pitch in Bengaluru
In one of the most forgettable moments of his captaincy career, Rohit misread the conditions during a Test match in Bengaluru against New Zealand. India decided to bat first and were bowled out for just 46, their lowest score ever at home. Rohit took full responsibility, admitting he had made a wrong call regarding the pitch, expecting it to be flat when it turned out to be highly challenging for batters.
Despite these missteps, Rohit’s achievements as a player and captain remain impressive, and his occasional embarrassing moments only add to the colorful journey of his cricketing career.
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