Rohit Sharma's six delights wife Ritika Sachdev [Source: @StarSportsIndia/x.com]
Rohit Sharma has started his knock against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 in his vintage style. The Indian skipper destroyed the ego of Pakistan pacer, Naseem Shah with a huge six in the second over of the innings which delighted his wife seating in the stands.
Notably, Pakistan won the toss for the game and batted first. They were off to a steady start with Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam batting composedly. However the Indian team made a comeback with two quick wickets and had they struggling at 47/2.
After the fall of the second wicket, Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel stitched together a partnership of 104 runs and laid the foundation for a formidable total. But India held their nerves and picked up wickets at a crucial stage to restrict the opposition from running away with the game. In the end, they were bundled out for 241 runs in the last over of the innings.
Rohit's Aggression Against Pakistan Delights His Wife
In reply to a moderate effort by Pakistan, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma made a brilliant start. On the fourth delivery of the second over, Naseem Shah bowled a shortish delivery at the off and middle stump line. The Indian skipper spotted the length early and pulled it away in his vintage style for a humungous maximum.
It was an attractive shot by Rohit and was an indication that he is in good rhythm. The shot delighted Ritika Sachdev sitting in the stands. The camera immediately panned at her and she was seen clapping with delight.