Rohit Sharma acclaimed for his witty banter on the field particularly when the stump mic is live experienced a lighthearted moment in the midst of Indias T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 showdown against Bangladesh.
India and Bangladesh faced off in the Super 8 Group 1 encounter on Saturday, June 22, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. The Men in Blue cruised to victory, extending their tournament winning streak.
Rohit Sharma’s words were recorded on the stump microphone during India’s second innings defence of the objective. The Indian captain was heard instructing one of his team’s players as follows:
“Kya yaar khelne de na yaar, abhi abhi aaya hai aada maarne de na. Ek out hua hai aada maarne se.” (Let him play, he’s just come to the field, let him hit here and there. One of them just got out trying to hit here and there)
Rohit Sharma
Here’s a video of the same:
India take top spot in points table with second Super 8 win
Team India scored two additional points after defeating Bangladesh, propelling them to the top of the points table. The Rohit Sharma led squad has four points from two Group 1 matches. They will play one more game before determining the semi-finalists.
India trounced Afghanistan in their opening encounter of the second stage, kicking up their T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 campaign in style. They faced Bangladesh in their next match and won by 50 runs, with equal contributions from hitters and bowlers.
India is one step away from securing a position in the semifinals, as they face Australia in their final Super 8 match. The two teams will face off on Monday, June 24, at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.
Claiming victory over the Aussies would propel Rohit Sharma’s squad to the top of Group 1s points table securing their spot in the defining final four. Notably the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad witnessed a faceoff between India and Australia resulting in the latter triumphantly lifting the trophy.