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Rohit’s Apology: The Drop That Cost Axar A Hat-Trick
Rohit Sharma’s dropped catch denies Axar Patel a hat-trick in the India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy match. A near-milestone moment and India’s dominant bowling performance.
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Axar Patel was just one step away from a dream hat-trick. The stage? India vs. Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy. The moment? Electric. But then Rohit Sharma dropped a sitter. And just like that, Axar’s big milestone slipped away.
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Axar Patel’s Brilliant Spell – Almost a Hat-Trick!
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It all went down in the ninth over. Axar had already sent Tanzid Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim packing on back-to-back deliveries. The hat-trick ball? A beauty. Jaker Ali edged it straight to first slip. Rohit was right there. A routine catch. But… he spilled it. The crowd gasped. Axar covered his face in disappointment. Rohit? Frustrated, smacking the ground, knowing he’d just let a golden chance go.
Rohit Sharma’s Apology and Axar’s Composure
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Rohit knew he had messed up. He quickly walked over, apologized to Axar and the team. Axar, being the professional he is, shook it off and focused on the job at hand. He continued his spell with precision, making sure Bangladesh never got comfortable at the crease.
Bangladesh’s Struggles in the Powerplay
- From ball one, India had Bangladesh under the pump.
- Mohammed Shami struck in the very first over, dismissing Soumya Sarkar.
- Harshit Rana followed up in the second over, removing skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto for a duck.
- By the seventh over, Shami was at it again, taking out Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
- Then came Axar’s double strike.
- Five wickets down in 10 overs. Bangladesh? Just 39 runs in the powerplay. India? Completely in control.
What This Means for India
Axar may have missed out on his hat-trick, but his spell was a game-changer. India’s bowlers were relentless, keeping Bangladesh on the back foot. Yes, Rohit’s drop was a tough moment. But in the end, India’s bowling unit made sure it didn’t cost them the game.
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