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[Watch] Rohit Sharma's Surprising Gesture! Bows Down To Laud Gill's Heroics vs Bangladesh

Soumyajit Dutta

Rohit Sharma bowing down [Source: @deep4k_45/Instagram.com]Rohit Sharma bowing down [Source: @deep4k_45/Instagram.com]

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In a dazzling display of skill, Shubman Gill delivered a masterclass knock against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener. His innings not only captivated the audience but also left the Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli as well as the whole team in awe after he led the team to a clinical win by 6 wickets.

Shubman Gill's milestone moment came when he reached his fastest 8th ODI century in just 51 innings, breaking records previously held by legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli and also passing the previous topper Shikhar Dhawan who held the record in 57 innings.

Rohit bows down to Gill

A video captured by an enthusiastic audience at Dubai International Stadium later showed captain Rohit Sharma bowing down in admiration to Gill. As they walked onto the pitch after the match, Virat Kohli was seen clapping and commending Gill’s remarkable performance.

For the unaware, bowing down is Gill’s trademark celebration after a century and Rohit's gesture was not that of sarcasm but one of approval. Approval and appreciation for the status that he has gained after the knock. 

India floors Bangladesh in Champions Trophy opener

In the match, Shanto opted to bat after winning the toss. India dominated from the outset, tearing through Bangladesh’s top order. The Bangla Tigers were left reeling at 35/5 in the powerplay, losing wickets rapidly which was a nightmare start to their Champions Trophy campaign.

It could have been 35/6, and frankly, it should have been. Rohit Sharma dropped a sitter at first slip, denying Axar Patel a well-deserved hat-trick. Although Bangladesh found itself in deep trouble, Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy came to the rescue. They absorbed the pressure and built a crucial 154-run stand as Bangladesh posted a total of 228.

India clinches clinical win

Under the lights, batting became easier, and Rohit Sharma led the charge with his trademark positive intent. He gave India a blistering start in the powerplay, with Shubman Gill joining the party. However, Sharma was gone for 41 and despite the early losses of Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel, Gill held firm to anchor the chase. 

KL Rahul joined him at No. 6, and together they built a crucial 87-run partnership. In the process, Gill notched up his 8th ODI century, remaining unbeaten alongside Rahul to guide India to a dominant 6-wicket win.