In a moment that resonated with cricket fans and players alike, Rohit Sharma’s dropped catch off Axar Patel’s bowling during the India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy match on Thursday prevented Patel from claiming a historic hat-trick. Axar was on the verge of becoming the first Indian bowler to pick up a hat-trick in the Champions Trophy, having dismissed opener Tanzid Hassan and wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim with consecutive deliveries. However, captain Rohit Sharma, positioned at first slip, failed to catch the edge off Jaker Ali’s bat.
Rohit immediately expressed his frustration by slapping the ground repeatedly and apologizing to Axar Patel. The Indian captain even promised to make it up to Patel by treating him to dinner after the match. While the team celebrated their overall victory, the missed opportunity for a hat-trick remained a poignant moment for Axar.
*Wasim Akram’s Insight*
Watching Rohit’s dropped catch took former Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram back to a similar experience in his career. Recalling an instance when his then-captain Imran Khan dropped a catch that denied him a hat-trick, Akram shared his perspective on the situation. Speaking on the DP World Dressing Room show, Akram said, “When my hat-trick was dropped, I ended up apologising to my captain. Galti ho gayi, I’m sorry. Axar may not feel it right away because the team won the match and all but. He will move on very quickly. He will realise it after 2-3 years when he’s alone sleeping in a room. He’ll think I could have claimed my hat-trick. It’s very rare for a captain to drop a catch to miss a hat-trick, but the worst feeling must be Rohit’s.”
Historical Context
Akram and Axar aren’t the only players whose teammates have denied them a hat-trick. During the first Test match against India at the Adelaide Oval, Damien Fleming had dismissed Sourav Ganguly and Ajit Agarkar with successive deliveries, only for Shane Warne to drop the catch off Javagal Srinath’s thick edge. Fleming, quick to console Warne, patted him on the back at the end of the over.
While Akram didn’t rue his missed hat-trick much, ending his career with four hat-tricks in international cricket, the incident serves as a reminder of the delicate balance of skill and luck in the game.
As cricket fans eagerly await the next thrilling moments in the Champions Trophy, Axar Patel’s near-hat-trick will be remembered as one of the tournament’s memorable highlights.
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