Team India skipper Rohit Sharma was caught abusing as he wore a disappointed look after all-rounder Hardik Pandya conceded 16 runs off his second over in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai. In a video surfaced on social media, the 37-year-old was caught using swear words after the ball went to the boundary.
Pandya, who has been taking the new ball with Mohammed Shami in the last three games, had given away only two runs in his first over. However, the all-rounder leaked 16 in his next as opener Rachin Ravindra belted him for two fours and a six alongside two singles, one of which included a wide.
Below is the video of the moment when Rohit Sharma was caught abusing:
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Meanwhile, the Indian captain ended up on the losing side once more when it came to the toss and Mitchell Santner became the beneficiary. The southpaw opted to bat first.
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
New Zealand Playing XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke.
The two sides had also locked horns in the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy, with the Black Caps emerging victorious. India, meanwhile, won the 2013 edition by defeating hosts England.
