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Indian opener Shubman Gill, who recently smashed a brilliant century against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup's Super Fours fixture, had an intriguing exchange with captain Rohit Sharma. The casual conversation, which took place near an elevator at the team hotel in Colombo, has since become the talk of the town, especially on social media platforms.
The interaction, captured on video, shows Rohit Sharma responding to Gill's comment with a mix of surprise and jest. "Nahi aise nhi hoga, pagal hai kya (No, it won't happen like this. Are you mad?)," the Indian skipper is heard saying.
This candid moment between the two cricketers has left fans and followers of Team India both amused and curious. Social media has been abuzz with fans making light-hearted attempts to decipher the context of their conversation, especially given its timing right before the Asia Cup final.
Under the seasoned leadership of Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for a significant challenge. They are on the brink of ending a five-year trophy drought in multi-nation tournaments. The team is set to face the defending champions Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final. The showdown is scheduled for Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
India's journey in this edition of the Asia Cup has been commendable. They have notched up impressive victories against teams like Nepal, Pakistan, and even Sri Lanka. As the anticipation for the final builds, fans are not only eager to see the on-field action but are also keenly following off-field interactions, like the one between Gill and Sharma, which adds a touch of camaraderie and light-heartedness to the high-pressure environment of international cricket.
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