Watch: Rohit Sharma beats up Sarfaraz Khan for simple mistake during IND vs PM XI clash

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma jokingly hit Sarfaraz Khan during the ongoing match against Premier Minister's XI in Canberra. Rohit Sharma and Sarfaraz Khan were seen laughing after the incident, and the clip has surfaced on social media, with fans loving the bond between the players.

Rohit returned to action during the warm-up game between India and the PMXI at Manuka Oval on Sunday, December 1. He had missed the first Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be with his family after the birth of his son. The first day of the warm-up match was washed out due to rain.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Punches Sarfaraz Khan After Missing the Ball

The incident occurred on the fifth ball of the 23rd over during the Prime Minister’s XI innings. Harshit Rana bowled a rapid short ball to Oliver Davies, who was facing his first ball. Davies attempted a pull shot but was beaten for pace. Sarfaraz Khan, who was keeping wicket, couldn't gather the ball cleanly.

Sarfaraz's sloppy keeping prompted a reaction from Rohit Sharma, who was standing at the slips. Rohit punched Sarfaraz after missing the ball. The wicketkeeper was explaining about missing the ball.

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Mohammed Siraj gave India an early breakthrough by dismissing Matt Renshaw for 5 off 20 balls. The match was interrupted by rain with PMXI at 21 for one after 5.3 overs. The match was reduced to 46 overs per side after play resumed. Harshit Rana picked up four wickets for 44 runs in his first six overs.

Rohit Sharma Set to Return to India Playing XI for Adelaide Test

India dominated the first Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, securing a 295-run victory under stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah. Rohit Sharma is set to return for the remainder of the series.

The Indian skipper has scored 408 runs in seven Tests in Australia, but his recent form in 2024 has been less impressive, with 588 runs in 11 matches at an average of 29.40. As the second Test match against Australia begins in Adelaide on December 6, Sharma will be looking to lead by example with the bat.

Don't Think They Require Any Opinions From Anybody - Mohinder Amarnath

Former India all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath opened up about the debate over Rohit Sharma's batting position for the second Test. Speaking at the launch of his book Fearless: A Memoir, Amarnath said that team management is capable of making decisions that are best for the team.

"I am sure they will work it, they are in the middle of things. I don't think they require any opinions from anybody, they know how to go about it. They are all experienced players and they understand the situation and the combinations and all that, so I am sure they will work it out," Amarnath said as quoted by PTI.

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