Why Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Walked Off the Field During India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy Clash in Dubai?

During the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash in Dubai, fans were left surprised as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli briefly walked off the field during India’s bowling innings. The scorching 32-degree Celsius temperature and high humidity levels of 41% forced some Indian players to take short breaks to recover.

While their departures raised concerns among fans, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to the field without any injury concerns. Here’s a closer look at why this happened and how it impacted India’s performance.

Rohit Sharma Walks Off in the 15th Over – What Happened?

India’s captain Rohit Sharma was seen stretching his legs and showing signs of discomfort in the 15th over before walking off the field for a brief period. This led to speculation that he might have been experiencing muscle tightness or fatigue.

Key Moments:

Shubman Gill took over as India’s stand-in captain for the first time in an international match.

Rohit returned to the field soon after, reassuring fans that it was just a short recovery break.

The intense heat in Dubai played a significant role in players taking small breathers.

Why Did Virat Kohli Also Leave the Field?

Later in the innings, Virat Kohli also took a brief break, with television cameras spotting him near the Indian bench, having a chocolate bar and hydrating to recover from the harsh playing conditions.

 Possible Reasons for Kohli’s Exit:

Extreme heat and humidity led to dehydration risks.

Short break to re-energize before coming back for fielding.

No injury concerns, as he returned swiftly to continue fielding.

Other Players Who Took Brief Breaks

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were not the only Indian players to step off the field during the first innings.

 Mohammed Shami left the field after his first three-over spell due to discomfort but returned later to bowl at full rhythm.

Young pacer Harshit Rana also took a break after an intense opening burst.

Despite these short breaks, India maintained its dominance, ensuring Pakistan struggled to accelerate their innings.

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025: Match Situation

Despite India’s players taking occasional breaks, the team maintained pressure on Pakistan with early wickets.

 Key Moments in Pakistan’s Innings:

Babar Azam (23) was dismissed early by Hardik Pandya.

Imam-ul-Haq was run out for just 10 runs by Axar Patel.

Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel built a century partnership but struggled with a slow run rate.

India’s bowlers bounced back with three quick wickets, reducing Pakistan to 165/5 in 37 overs.

With the game evenly poised, India’s strong fielding and disciplined bowling helped them regain control after a brief Pakistan fightback.

 What’s Next for India?

With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in full flow, India will now look to chase Pakistan’s total with a steady batting approach. The return of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami in the death overs will also be key in restricting Pakistan to a manageable total.

Can India capitalize on their strong bowling performance? Will Rohit and Kohli lead the chase effectively? Stay tuned for the second innings action!

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