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On Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur, India captain Rohit Sharma showcased his exceptional fielding skills with a breathtaking one-handed catch that had the crowd buzzing with excitement. The moment unfolded during the 50th over of the Bangladesh innings, as Mohammed Siraj bowled a fuller-length delivery to wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das, who was looking to attack from the outset.
As Das aimed to clear the cover fielder, he failed to achieve the necessary elevation, sending a powerful shot hurtling toward Rohit Sharma at short cover. Timing his jump impeccably, Rohit leaped full-stretch and secured the ball with one hand, leaving both his teammates and fans in awe. Shubman Gill’s reaction perfectly encapsulated the sentiment in the stands; he could be seen with his hands on his head, clearly thrilled by his captain’s acrobatic effort. Rohit Sharma himself appeared slightly surprised as the ball stuck in his grasp, underscoring the remarkable nature of the catch.
The catch came at a crucial moment, with Bangladesh reeling at 148 for 5 after having lost three early wickets. Rohit Sharma was immediately swarmed by his teammates in celebration, a testament to the impact of his fielding prowess. The dismissal was particularly notable as it illustrated India’s strategic ‘bouncer trap’ for Das. Siraj, initially expected to bowl short, cleverly deceived the batter with a fuller delivery that led to his downfall for just 13 runs.
The morning session had begun with Jasprit Bumrah striking first, dismissing Mushfiqur Rahim with a perfectly executed delivery that pitched outside off-stump and seamed in to hit the top of the stumps. Siraj soon added another wicket to his tally, while R. Ashwin, introduced later in the attack, dismissed Shakib Al Hasan—likely playing in his last Test match—after he briefly threatened with a boundary in Ashwin’s first over.
This thrilling display of cricket not only highlighted Rohit Sharma’s athleticism but also marked a significant shift in momentum for the Indian team as they aimed to secure victory against Bangladesh.
