Watch: Rohit Sharma abuses Rishabh Pant after failing to take Mitchell Marsh’s catch

Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant. (Source – Twitter/X)

An interesting incident took place during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 clash between India and Australia at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, featuring Indian captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. India walked onto the field without making any changes in their XI, but the Aussies brought in Mitchell Starc for Ashton Agar.

The Men in Blue posted a formidable total of 205/5 in their 20 overs. Sharma led from the front with a blistering 92 off just 41 balls, lacing his innings with seven boundaries and eight towering sixes. Whereas Pant walked back to the pavilion after 15 runs to the tally.  As Australia began their chase, the pressure was high on both sides.

The incident took place in the second over of Australia’s innings, with the score standing at 7/1 in 1.3 overs. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh, facing Jasprit Bumrah, attempted a pull shot but only managed a top edge.

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Pant, behind the stumps, sprinted towards the ball in an attempt to take the catch. However, the 26-year-old tumbled during his run, falling short of where the ball eventually landed.

This missed opportunity visibly frustrated the Indian skipper. Known for his animated character on the field, Sharma was caught on camera expressing his displeasure, reportedly using strong language.

Pant, for his part, remained composed, seemingly understanding the heat of the moment. The missed chance allowed Marsh to continue his innings, potentially swinging the momentum in Australia’s favour.

Here’s the video –

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Eventually, Marsh was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav in the ninth over after scoring 37 runs off 28 balls. The former champions scored 65 runs and lost one wicket after the end of powerplay. Australia needed 51 off 16 with four wickets in hand at the time of publishing.