Rohit Sharma Reflects on Missed Hat-Trick for Axar Patel

It was a dramatic moment in India's first game of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 when Rohit Sharma committed a costly error in missing a crucial catch, depriving Axar Patel of a possible hat-trick against Bangladesh. Axar had already claimed two wickets on two consecutive balls while bowling to Jaker Ali, whose edge sailed straight into the hands of Rohit at slip. Unfortunately, the Indian skipper dropped the catch, with Indian players evident frustration as they struck the ground in desperation.

Rohit later humorously promised to take Axar out for dinner as compensation for the mistake, acknowledging the catch was an easy one that he should have taken. Despite the mistake, India won by six wickets, with Rohit attributing his team's ability to stay composed throughout the game.

Source: Times Of India, ESPN Cricinfo, News18