Afghanistan all-rounder Karim Janat criticized Rohit Sharma‘s return to the crease during the second Super Over in the third T20I match. Karim Janat stated that Rohit Sharma shouldn’t have been allowed to bat in the second Super Over, according to the rules.
Rohit Sharma retired before the final ball of the first Super Over in the recent T20I clash in Bengaluru. Nevertheless, he returned to the crease during the second Super Over and scored 11 runs. The home team emerged as the winners in this thrilling encounter.
By ICC regulations, a batter has the opportunity to resume batting if declared ‘retired hurt,’ but not if designated ‘retired out.’ The on-field umpires didn’t confirm whether the Indian skipper was deemed as ‘retired out’ or ‘retired hurt.’
We Didn’t Know Much About Rohit Sharma Coming Back – Karim Janat
In an interaction with Hindustan Times, Karim Janat emphasized that the team was unaware of the situation, mentioning that they later learned Rohit Sharma shouldn’t have been allowed to bat.
“We didn’t know much about that. Our management talked to the umpires. Rohit came out to bat, but we learned later that he shouldn’t have been allowed to do that. Even if you were retired out, you can’t come to bat again. We can’t do much about it now because what’s happened has happened. The captain and coach discussed about it later, but it was all between them,” Janat told Hindustan Times.
Rohit Sharma scored 121 runs from 69 deliveries, including eight sixes and 11 boundaries. The 36-year-old guided the team to a formidable total of 212 runs in 20 overs. However, Afghanistan displayed outstanding batting, leveling the scores and leading to a Super Over.
Afghanistan set a 17-run target for the hosts in the one-over shootout. In response, Rohit hit two sixes, bringing the equation to three off two balls. Before the final delivery, he strategically retired himself, allowing Rinku Singh to assume the non-striker’s position.
It Was Not Communicated – Jonathan Trott
Afghanistan’s head coach, Jonathan Trott, highlighted the limited communication between officials and players during the unfolding events. Trott expressed confusion over rules and guidelines, emphasizing the rarity of two Super Overs.
“I have no idea (whether Rohit retired hurt or out). Has there ever been two Super Overs? That’s what I am trying to say. We keep setting these new rules. What I am trying to say is we kept testing the rules, we kept testing the guidelines,” Trott had said in the post-match press meet.
“It was not communicated. We wanted Azmat to bowl the second over again, Fareed bowled a great over. But those sort of things will be explained because it has happened, these things will be explained and done in writing in the future. If those are the rules, that’s great. I just think we had a good game, and I don’t think that should be the talking point,” Trott added
Ravi Bishnoi showcased exceptional bowling in the second Super Over, conceding only one run and claiming two crucial wickets. India whitewashed Afghanistan in their final T20I assignment before the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA in June.
