‘First stole MI Captaincy, now stole a catch’ – Netizens react hilariously as Hardik Pandya snatches a catch from Rohit Sharma

The India vs USA match in New York saw Hardik Pandya snatching a catch from Rohit Sharma. In the very first over of the USA innings, Andries Gous mistimed the ball, sending it into the air. It was a catching opportunity for Rohit Sharma, who dashed towards the ball. However, Hardik Pandya, who was standing in the cover region, was even quicker and gave Rohit Sharma no chance.

Hardik Pandya snatches a catch from Rohit Sharma in the match against USA

Both players survived a nasty collision thanks to Rohit giving up the catch at the right moment. It was a good catch taken by Hardik Pandya. Both knew it could have been worse, and they left with smiles on their faces. With this, Arshdeep Singh bagged his second wicket in the over, and the USA were put on the back foot, losing two wickets in the very first over.

Hardik Pandya snatching the catch drew hilarious reactions from fans. One X user tweeted, “Rohit ke paas catch aa raha tha, Pandya ne le liya. Dheere dheere sab chhin raha hai (The catch was coming towards Rohit, but Pandya took it. Slowly, everything is being taken away).” But jokes apart, it was a brilliant presence of mind shown by Pandya and a great catch taken at the end.

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Hardik Pandya posted a picture with Rohit Sharma after India’s win against USA

Fans may have their own opinions about the Mumbai Indians captaincy saga, but it seems like there are no issues between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. At least, the latter’s recent Instagram post suggests so. After the win against the USA, the Indian all-rounder posted a picture alongside the Indian skipper on Instagram.

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There were rumors of a rift between Pandya and Rohit during IPL 2024, but the captain and vice-captain duo has collaborated effectively to bring the second T20 World Cup to India. Rohit-led India will now take on Canada in their last group match in Florida. Then they will head to the West Indies for the Super 8 stage.