In a dramatic turn of events during the T20 World Cup final against South Africa, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s dismissal has sparked a wave of nostalgia and concern among Indian fans. The hashtag “Rohit Bhai Firse Boundary Aa Chuki Thi” has been trending on Twitter, echoing memories of the 2023 World Cup final heartbreak.
Rohit Sharma looked comfortable at the crease, hitting two consecutive boundaries, reminiscent of his performance in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia. Just as fans began to cheer, tragedy struck again. In a moment eerily similar to the past, Rohit attempted another big hit, only to be caught by Klaasen off Keshav Maharaj’s bowling. This brought back painful memories of the 2023 finals when Rohit was caught by Travis Head after a promising start.
The Indian fans’ emotional pain from the previous World Cup loss resurfaced as they watched their team lose three crucial wickets in the powerplay. Virat Kohli’s early flurry of boundaries gave hope, but the subsequent dismissals of Rohit, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav have left fans anxious.
Keshav Maharaj’s over turned the game upside down, removing both Rohit and Pant in quick succession. Pant’s duck added to the pressure, and Rabada’s dismissal of Suryakumar Yadav for just 3 runs compounded India’s troubles. The pitch, offering some grip and playing slow, further challenges the Indian batsmen.
Indian fans, finding an unsettling pattern in the dismissals, are now rallying on social media, worried about their team’s chances in the final.
