IND vs ENG, World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma uses DRS to overturn his LBW, wife Ritika Sajdeh reacts in stands

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IND vs ENG, World Cup 2023: The Indian Cricket Team faced a challenging start in their much-anticipated clash against old rivals and reigning champions England at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday (October 29).

Team India encountered an early setback, losing three wickets within the first 12 overs of the game. English pacers Chris Woakes and David Willey were responsible for dismissing Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer without significant runs on the scoreboard.

Rohit Sharma rescues Team India in Lucknow

The loss of these three key batters placed the hosts in a precarious position, and the responsibility of rescuing the team fell on the shoulders of captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit, known for his aggressive batting style, had to temper his instincts due to the early wickets.

In the third over of the match, Rohit had displayed his prowess, hitting left-arm pacer David Willey for a couple of sixes and a boundary, amassing 18 runs. However, he quickly adapted to the situation, focusing on rotating the strike and playing dot balls in partnership with his deputy, KL Rahul.

Rohit Sharma proves umpires wrong

As the 16th over unfolded, fans both at Ekana Stadium and those watching the match on screens witnessed a surprising moment. The on-field umpire declared Rohit out leg-before-wicket (LBW) off Mark Wood, who was bowling his first over in the game.

Rohit, having the right to review the decision, chose to employ the Decision Review System (DRS). The ball-tracking technology revealed that the ball's path would miss the leg-stumps, leading to a reversal of the umpire's decision. The giant screen in the stadium confirmed Rohit's not-out status, triggering jubilant cheers from the crowd.

Cameras then turned to the stands where Rohit's wife, Ritika Sajdeh, was seated alongside other cricketers' wives. A sigh of relief swept over Ritika as the Indian skipper was declared not out, marking a crucial moment in this highly-anticipated match of the ten-team tournament.

During his 100th game as India's captain, Rohit reached several significant milestones. Firstly, he surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to become the second-highest run-scorer in World Cup history. Additionally, Rohit achieved another remarkable feat by surpassing 18,000 runs in international cricket.