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[Watch] Josh Hazlewood's Magical Ball Sends Rohit Sharma Back For A Duck

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In a nail-biting second innings against Australia, India found themselves on shaky ground right from the start. Opening with Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, the hopes were high, but fate had other plans.

The Australian bowler, Mitchell Starc, struck early in the first over, sending Ishan Kishan back to the pavilion with a duck to his name. The scoreboard read a disheartening 0 for 1. The Indian fans held their breath, hoping for a strong recovery.

However, the woes continued for India as their skipper, Rohit Sharma, faced a formidable challenge from the relentless Josh Hazlewood in the second over. With the third ball, Hazlewood launched a lethal delivery aimed at Rohit's pads. The appeal for LBW echoed through the stadium, and the umpire swiftly raised his finger, signaling Rohit's dismissal.


Rohit, not entirely convinced, decided to exercise the review option, but the technology revealed no signs of an edge. The decision ultimately stood, leaving India in a dire situation early on in their pursuit of the target.

The replay indicated that the ball had marginally clipped the stumps, falling under the category of "umpire's call". This meant that Rohit had to make his way back to the pavilion, with India reeling at 2 for 2 in just the second over. The crowd's enthusiasm was dampened, and the pressure on the incoming batsmen was palpable.

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As the dust settled, the enormity of the situation was evident - India had lost their top two batsmen in the opening moments of their chase. The match hung in the balance, and the onus was now on the remaining batsmen to resurrect the innings.

At the time of this report, India was struggling to find their footing, standing at 5 for 3 after just three overs. The slow start had set the stage for a nerve-wracking chase, with the Australian bowlers displaying exceptional skill and precision.