[Watch] Rohit Sharma ‘Furious’ After Throwing His Wicket Away As Jack Leach Strikes

Rohit Sharma dismissed for 24(27) [Twitter.com]

Rohit Sharma's quest for a formidable start in the opening Test against England took an unexpected turn on Day 1 as a crafty delivery from Jack Leach brought an end to the Indian skipper's innings. Teaming up with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sharma initially adopted a composed approach, steering India through the early overs.

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Watch - Rohit Sharma falls victim to Jack Leach 

However, in the 12th over, the dynamic shifted dramatically. Leach, the English left-arm spinner, enticed Rohit with a flighted delivery on the stumps. Seemingly enticed, Rohit opted for a big shot, only to mistime it. The result was a high-flying shot that found its way to Ben Stokes at mid-on. Backpedaling skilfully, Stokes clinched a remarkable reverse-cup catch, ending Rohit Sharma's innings at 24 runs off 27 balls.

Despite the setback, India stood at 87 for 1 after 16 overs, displaying resilience in the face of adversity. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal remained at the crease, determined to steady the ship and capitalise on the promising start. 

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