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Rohit Sharma provided brief entertainment with a quickfire innings in the second ODI against South Africa. He hit three boundaries in an over but was soon dismissed after a caught-behind decision was reviewed. His body language suggested he wasn’t sure if he edged the ball, and the ultra-edge confirmed the dismissal, much to the disappointment of the crowd.

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Rohit Sharma’s Short But Sweet Innings Ends in Controversy, Fans Disappointed

Raipur: Rohit Sharma’s innings in the second ODI against South Africa was a brief but exciting affair, as the former India captain entertained the crowd with a flurry of boundaries. However, his stay at the crease was cut short after a controversial caught-behind decision.

Sharma started cautiously, facing only a few balls in the initial overs as South Africa’s bowlers struggled with their line and length, gifting away extras. But when he took strike against Nandre Burger, he unleashed a hat-trick of boundaries. However, Burger soon got his revenge, with a delivery that appeared to edge off Sharma’s bat into the gloves of Quinton de Kock.

While the umpire initially seemed uninterested, de Kock’s confident appeal led to a DRS review by South Africa. Sharma’s body language immediately betrayed his uncertainty, and the ultra-edge confirmed a faint edge, leading to his dismissal. Commentators Ravi Shastri and Shaun Pollock noted Sharma’s doubt and unsureness from his body language as soon as the appeal went up.

The dismissal disappointed the fans in the stadium, who had hoped for a longer innings from the star batsman. The incident has sparked debate among cricket enthusiasts, with many questioning the clarity of the ultra-edge evidence.

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