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Rohit Sharma has turned heads with his sharpness on the field during the ongoing second ODI between India and the West Indies in Guwahati. Amir Jangoo tried to steal more runs off Naman Dhir’s delivery, but his mistimed shot almost turned into a catch.
Jangoo stepped out and went for a big slog, but the ball went high towards deep mid-wicket. There was no fielder exactly under it, giving Jangoo a chance to get more runs. However, Rohit had other plans. Amid this, Watch: Naman Dhir takes controversial catch to dismiss Keacy Carty in IND vs WI 2nd ODI.
Rohit Sharma pulls off stunning fielding effort to save four against West Indies
The moment came during Naman Dhir’s over when Amir Jangoo stepped out and attempted a big slog. However, he failed to time the ball properly and sent it high towards deep mid-wicket. And then fans got to see a brilliant fielding effort from Rohit Sharma.
The ball went high into the air, but there was no fielder stationed exactly under it at deep mid-wicket. Rohit quickly ran towards his right and reached the ball just in time. He then made a diving effort and flicked the ball into the field, and saved the ball from going for four.
Jangoo and his partner managed to take only one run from the shot, as they did not expect Rohit to stop the ball so quickly. Shubman Gill was mighty impressed with Rohit's efforts.
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It was a smart piece of fielding from the former Indian captain. When India comes to chase, Rohit will be aiming to play a big knock after failing to convert his start into a big one.
Naman Dhir in pain after twisting ankle in Guwahati
Meanwhile, Naman Dhir picked up a painful left ankle injury. The India all-rounder initially appeared to be dealing with cramps, but replays showed that the issue was much more serious.
Dhir received medical treatment from the physio on the field, but he remained on the ground for some time. The replay showed that he had twisted his left ankle twice, raising concerns for India.
The injury left Dhir struggling to put weight on his left foot. He eventually had to walk off the field while dragging his injured foot, raising concerns about his availability for the rest of the match. This forced a change in the over, with Mohammad Nabi completing Dhir’s over.
Shubman Gill wants India to improve fielding intensity
Earlier, Shubman Gill highlighted the importance of strong fielding during the middle overs in ODI cricket. He also admitted that India could have done better in the field during the first ODI.
The Indian captain now expects the team to improve its fielding standards and show more energy in the second ODI. Amid this, Shai Hope breaks MS Dhoni, Brian Lara's record with 20th ODI century.
Gill said at the toss as quoted by Cricbuzz, "Yeah, definitely. I think the intensity in the field in the middle overs is what dictates the game, and I think that is one area where I thought we could have been a little bit better in the last game. So hopefully I think this game is going to be a bit better.”
