Fri Feb 21 06:31:39 UTC 2025: **Rohit Sharma’s Dropped Catch Costs Axar Patel a Hat-trick**
**DHAKA, BANGLADESH** – Team India captain Rohit Sharma’s dropped catch proved costly during yesterday’s match against Bangladesh, denying all-rounder Axar Patel a potential hat-trick. Bangladesh, reeling at 35/5, were given a lifeline when Sharma failed to hold a simple catch.
Axar Patel had already taken two wickets in two consecutive balls, leaving him one wicket away from a hat-trick. The next batsman edged the ball to Sharma at first slip, but the captain fumbled the catch. This missed opportunity sparked visible frustration in Sharma, who visibly expressed his regret.
The near hat-trick would have marked a significant milestone in Axar Patel’s career, and potentially a historic moment in the Champions Trophy. In a show of sportsmanship and apology for the missed opportunity, Rohit Sharma invited Axar Patel to dinner. Whether this gesture can fully compensate for the missed hat-trick remains to be seen. The match continued, with India ultimately securing a win.
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