Home / Sports / Rohit Sharma's duck: Kartik says don't overreact
Rohit Sharma's duck: Kartik says don't overreact
4 Nov
Summary
- Rohit Sharma registered a rare six-ball duck in the first ODI.
- Murali Kartik believes the dismissal was typical of Sharma's style.
- India secured a 1-0 series lead after the match.
Former Indian spinner Murali Kartik has advised against reading too much into Rohit Sharma's recent six-ball duck during the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland. Sharma was dismissed without scoring, caught at mid-off, marking his first ODI duck in over three years and his 17th overall.
According to Kartik, the dismissal was a result of Sharma attempting a shot he typically plays effectively, an elevated drive over mid-off. He emphasized that it was just an off day for the batsman and not a cause for significant concern, especially given Sharma's strong recent form, including centuries against West Indies.
India successfully chased a revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Virat Kohli's 74 off 51 balls was pivotal, supported by Shubman Gill. Despite a late stumble where India lost three wickets for 24 runs, they clinched the win. The series continues on November 7 in Wellington.
