Rohit Sharma faced a brief scare after India defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram. The former India captain slipped while getting off the team bus after the match. A video showing the incident has quickly gained attention on social media. Virat Kohli appeared concerned as Rohit briefly lost his balance on the stairs. Support staff immediately moved towards him to provide assistance.
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Rohit Sharma Loses Balance While Getting Off Team Bus
The incident happened when the Indian team returned to its hotel following Sunday’s match at the Greenfield International Stadium. Rohit stepped down from the bus when his foot suddenly slipped. He momentarily lost his balance but quickly regained control. A member of the support staff moved forward to steady him, while a nearby policeman also appeared to assist. Rohit then walked away from the spot without any visible difficulty.
The incident has also attracted attention because of the scrutiny surrounding Rohit Sharma’s fitness and his future in ODI cricket. The 39-year-old returned to India’s ODI squad for the West Indies series alongside Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill currently leads the Indian side in the series. Rohit has previously said that the 2027 ODI World Cup remains some time away and that he will decide about it later. He also featured during the opening ODI and contributed in the field.
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India Begin West Indies ODI Series With Eight-Wicket Win
India started the three-match ODI series with a convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. West Indies scored 295/7 after being asked to bat first. Justin Greaves led their innings with a century and helped his team post a competitive total. India responded strongly during the chase and reached 300/2 in just 41.4 overs. The result gave India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Virat Kohli delivered a spectacular performance during India’s successful chase. The experienced batter remained unbeaten on 139 runs from just 88 balls and played a major role in the victory. Shubman Gill also made an important contribution as India comfortably crossed the target. Following the match, the video of Rohit Sharma slipping while getting off the team bus became a major talking point online. Fans shared mixed reactions to the footage, with many expressing concern while others reacted humorously.
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