IND vs AUS PM XI: Rohit Sharma’s Amusing ‘Crying or Laughing’ Reaction to Sarfaraz Khan’s Dismissal

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IND vs AUS PM XI: Rohit Sharma, known for his calm demeanour, couldn’t hide his frustration when Sarfaraz Khan got out in the pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval.

With India cruising in the chase, Rohit signalled to Sarfaraz and Washington Sundar from the dugout to shift gears. However, just three balls later, Sarfaraz nicked one down the leg side, leaving the skipper visibly exasperated.

As Sarfaraz walked back to the pavilion looking bemused, cameras caught Rohit covering his face in mock agony, leaving commentators in splits as they wondered if he was “laughing or crying.”

Rohit Sharma’s Playful Punch for Sarfaraz Khan

Rohit’s entertaining antics weren’t limited to the dismissal. Earlier in the match, when Sarfaraz fumbled a catch behind the stumps while substituting as a keeper, Rohit couldn’t resist teasing him. After Harshit Rana bowled a beauty that beat the batter, Sarfaraz let the ball slip through his gloves. Rohit playfully punched Sarfaraz on the back, eliciting laughter from teammates.

The incident quickly became a viral moment on social media. Sarfaraz took it in stride, laughing along with his captain, proving that even on a serious tour, the Indian team knows how to keep spirits high.

Clinical India Seal Win

Despite these moments, India secured a commanding six-wicket victory over the Australia Prime Minister's XI in their pink-ball practice match in Canberra, setting the tone for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy's second Test.

Chasing 241, India reached the target comfortably, ending at 257/5 in 46 overs. Shubman Gill was the standout performer with a stylish 50 off 62 balls, showcasing his class before retiring hurt. Contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal (45), Washington Sundar (42*), and Nitish Reddy (42) bolstered the chase, while Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with a crucial 27.

On the bowling front, Harshit Rana stole the show with figures of 4-44, dismantling the opposition alongside Jadeja and Sundar, who chipped in with economical spells. For the hosts, Sam Konstas impressed with a gritty 107 off 97 balls, supported by Hanno Jacobs (61).

Despite their efforts, Australia’s total of 240 in 43.2 overs proved insufficient against India’s batting depth. The win, completed with 19 balls to spare, highlighted India’s preparedness for the challenges ahead.