Aoba Tanaka 
In a thrilling T20I series against Afghanistan, India secured a 3-0 clean sweep, marking the return of captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the T20Is after 14 months. However, the final match’s excitement turned into controversy as Rohit’s unexpected return to bat in the second super over raised eyebrows.
The Dramatic Decider:
The third T20I reached unprecedented heights as the result hung in the balance after two super-overs. In the first super over, Rohit Sharma played a crucial role, scoring 14 runs in India’s pursuit of 17. According to standard guidelines, a player declared out in the first super over cannot bat again in the subsequent one.
The Controversial Comeback:
Contrary to this rule, Rohit returned to the crease for India in the second super over, leaving fans and experts puzzled about whether he was retired hurt or retired out. This unexpected move added a layer of controversy to the nail-biting contest.
AB de Villiers’ Take:
Addressing the situation, South African cricket legend AB de Villiers shared his perspective on his YouTube channel. He asserted that a player cannot bat again if declared out in the first super over. De Villiers suggested that it might be attributed to a scoring mistake or a claim of Rohit being retired hurt due to injury, emphasizing the need for clarity.
Rinku Singh’s Heroics:
Amid the super-over saga, De Villiers also heaped praise on Indian batter Rinku Singh. Describing Singh as a “fantastic player” and a “match-winner,” he emphasized the importance of consistency in winning games. Singh’s remarkable T20I record, with 356 runs across 15 games and 11 innings at an average of 89.00 and a strike rate over 176, underscores his emergence as a formidable finisher for Team India.
As the cricketing world awaits clarifications on the Rohit Sharma episode, the thrilling T20 series against Afghanistan will be remembered for both its on-field brilliance and the post-match controversy.
