The second ODI between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval witnessed a tense moment between Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer when an on-field misunderstanding over a single was caught on the stump mic, sparking reactions from fans online.
Friction Between the Set Batters
Rohit and Iyer had come together after another early top-order wobble and went on to stitch a 118-run stand for the third wicket, rescuing India’s innings. However, their communication in the middle briefly faltered during the 14th over of the game.
A delivery from Josh Hazlewood struck Rohit on the pads and deflected toward the off side. Sensing an opportunity, Rohit called for a quick single — but Shreyas remained unmoved at the non-striker’s end. The run wasn’t taken, and a visibly annoyed Rohit questioned him.
Stump Mic Conversation Goes Viral
Their conversation, caught loud and clear on the stump mic, unfolded like this:
- Rohit: “Aae Shreyas, hoyega yeh (Shreyas, there was a run).”
- Iyer: “Arre aap karke dekho, mere ko mat bolo na phir (You try it, don’t tell me).”
- Rohit: “Arre tereko call dena padhega. Wo saatwa over daal raha hai yaar. (You have to call for the run).”
- Iyer: “Mujhe uska angle pata nahi hai. Call do naa! (I don’t know the angle. You call it).”
- Rohit: “Main nahi de sakta hu ye call (I can’t call for this).”
- Iyer: “Saamne hai aapke (It’s in front of you).”
The clip quickly made its way to social media, with fans enjoying the candid exchange between the two experienced batters.
No Further Mix-Ups After the Heated Moment
Despite the friction, both batters remained composed. They continued their partnership without any further running errors, rebuilding India’s innings on a challenging pitch.
Rohit combined grit and flair to score a crucial 73, while Iyer’s steady knock ensured India reached 264/9 in their 50 overs.
A Light Moment in a High-Stakes Game
While it was a serious situation on the field, the conversation has since been viewed as a light, competitive moment between two senior players under pressure. Their partnership was vital in keeping India alive in the series after early blows from Starc, Hazlewood, and Bartlett.
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