Harshit Rana had a funny moment with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma during the third ODI. The young pacer listened to Rohit’s advice over Gill’s suggestion and got a wicket immediately. This shows why experienced players like Rohit matter so much in pressure situations.
What Happened Between Rana, Gill and Rohit?
Harshit Rana was bowling to Mitchell Owen when both captains started giving him advice simultaneously. Shubman Gill wanted one field placement while Rohit Sharma suggested something completely different for the wicket. Rana looked confused for a second deciding whose advice to follow right then.
The 23-year-old chose to trust Rohit’s experience and set the field exactly as suggested. Rohit told Rana to keep a slip fielder in position for catching edges. The very next ball Owen nicked one straight to slip and walked back to the pavilion.
This happened in the 38th over when Australia needed Owen to bat well. Rana’s choice to follow Rohit’s plan paid off instantly getting India an important wicket. The bowling all-rounder finished with 4 wickets for just 39 runs in 8.4 overs.
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Why Rohit Sharma’s Advice Worked Perfectly
Rohit has played cricket for 18 years understanding batsmen’s minds better than most captains around. He spotted something in Owen’s technique that Gill probably missed watching from mid-off position. Experience can’t be taught in practice sessions – it comes from playing thousands of matches.
Gill is still learning captaincy while Rohit has led India to trophies and victories everywhere. Rana made the smart choice backing the veteran’s gut feeling over his young captain. Both Gill and Rana praised Rohit after the match acknowledging his contribution to wickets.
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India’s Dominant Victory in Sydney
Australia managed only 236 runs batting first which never looked enough on this pitch. India chased it down easily in 38.3 overs losing just one wicket. Rohit smashed 121 not out while Virat Kohli remained not out on 74 runs cruising home.
India won by nine wickets making the series scoreline 1-2 after losing the first two matches. Rana’s four-wicket haul set up the victory before Rohit and Kohli finished things off.
