[Watch] Rohit Sharma ‘Hammers’ Shaheen Afridi For A Sublime First-Ball Four

Rohit Sharma playing Shaheen Afridi in Ahmedabad (AP Photos)

Rohit Sharma gave India perfect start against their arch-rivals Pakistan after coming to chase a paltry 192 in Match 12 of the World Cup 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The 36-year-old played an audacious four nonchalantly, that too against Shaheen Afridi, to help India go off and running.

To start off the proceedings, Shaheen Afridi bowled a fullish inswinging ball, but it was at Rohit Sharma's pads. The Indian skipper timed the ball perfectly and lofted it over the square leg for a superb four.

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Unsurprisingly, the crowd in Ahmedabad went wild as Rohit gave India an ideal start.

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Earlier in the game, Rohit was spot-on during his captaincy to knock over Pakistan for 191 in 42.5 overs. The Men in Green were going strong on 155/2 at one point before Rohit's clever bowling changes, ably supported by his teammates, triggered a collapse, and folded Pakistan for a lowly total.

At the time of writing, Rohit is batting on 14* off 11 deliveries, whereas Virat Kohli is in the middle. Shubman Gill, who also got a wonderful start, fell after scoring 16 off 11 balls.

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