Rohit Sharma angry Mohammad Nabi extra runs deflection Super Over India Afghanistan 3rd T20I

Rohit Sharma furious as Afghanistan batters steal byes, but makes crucial contributions in Super Overs to help India clinch win.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma was left fuming after a controversial incident in the first Super Over of the match against Afghanistan. The incident occurred when Afghanistan batters Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz managed to steal two extra byes towards the end of the first innings.

Nabi failed to make contact with the final ball from Mukesh Kumar but still managed to run and steal a quick bye. An underarm throw from Sanju Samson hit Nabi on the back of his leg, causing the ball to deflect towards long on. The two batters then capitalized on the situation, stealing two more runs as the ball trickled towards Virat Kohli.

This action left Indian captain Rohit Sharma visibly furious, as he charged towards Mohammad Nabi to question why he ran despite the ball deflecting off his legs. Nabi attempted to explain that he was within his rights to run, leading to a tense moment of deliberation. Ultimately, the on-field umpires awarded three runs off the final ball, much to the disbelief of the Indian players.

Despite the controversy, Rohit Sharma made crucial contributions in the Super Overs. After scoring 121 runs off just 69 balls, he found himself having to bat two more times to help India secure a win over Afghanistan. Chasing 17 runs to win in the first Super Over, Rohit smashed a couple of sixes to bring his team to the brink. He then walked out to bat again in the second Super Over and smashed a boundary and a six to secure the victory for India.

This match-winning performance came at a crucial time for the veteran opener, especially after facing questions about his T20I future following a couple of ducks in the first two games. Rohit's resilience and ability to deliver under pressure were on full display, solidifying his position as a key player for the Indian team.

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