In a 28-second video that has gone viral on the internet, Team India captain Rohit Sharma and former skipper Virat Kohli can be seen engaging in an animated chat on the ground during the match against New Zealand on October 22 (Sunday) in Dharamsala. The incident occurred after the completion of the 31st over with Kohli trying to explain something to his skipper before the 'Hitman' appeared to snub his former captain's suggestions by giving an explanation of his own. Soon after, Kohli walked back to his fielding position with visible frustration on his face.
Watch the video here:
Earlier in the game, the hearts of over a billion Indians sank for a brief moment when Rohit walked off the field after suffering a finger injury while fielding. The incident unfolded on the last ball of the 10th over when Daryl Mitchell punched Mohammed Siraj's delivery to mid-off. Rohit, who was stationed at mid-off, slipped while trying to stop the ball and in the process jammed his fingers on the ground.
The Indian skipper appeared in visible pain as he kicked the ball in frustration and hurled abuse which was spotted on camera. Soon after, the 'Hitman' made his way to the dressing room in order to get treatment for his injury.
Rohit came back on the field after getting his hand tapped and for the time he was out of the ground, KL Rahul was the stand-in captain.
Earlier, Rohit won the toss and elected to field against the Blackcaps. With Hardik Pandya out with injury, Rohit was forced to make two changes. Suryakumar Yadav and Mohammed Shami came into the side in place of Hardik and Shardul Thakur.
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand Playing XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
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