'Rohit Sharma Expresses Disappointment with KL Rahul and Axar Patel for their Decision that Cost India the Game: 'Head Shaking in Frustration'

The Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, couldn't hide his frustration with KL Rahul and Axar Patel's decision to not review umpire Chris Brown's decision when Axar had appealed for Joe Root's dismissal during the 25th over of the second ODI in Cuttack. Despite appearing to have trapped Root in front of the stumps, the duo chose not to opt for a review which ultimately hurt the hosts.

Root had confidently planted his front foot well across and outside off stump, setting himself up for the sweep. However, he failed to make contact, missing the shot entirely. The real question was the impact – just outside the off stump, making it a marginal call; it was primarily the reason why Rahul and Axar may have thought against opting for the review.

However, right before the next over from Ravindra Jadeja, the replays on the giant screen showed that the ball would've indeed clipped the off-stump, as India wasted an opportunity. Rohit Sharma was visually irritated with his two players and one wouldn't blame him; earlier in the innings, India squandered their review against Root.

Root had an appeal denied on the very first ball of his innings against Varun Chakaravarthy, but India took a review – only for the ball to miss the leg-stump.

Shastri also noticed Rohit reacting angrily at Rahul and Axar, saying that the Indian captain is “shaking his head” over the missed chance.

Watch as Rohit gets irritated:

Earlier on the day, Buttler won the toss yet again and opted to bat at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. England, following their template from the opening ODI in Nagpur, made another electrifying start, with Ben Duckett reaching a half-century.

However, Chakaravarthy broke the partnership with the wicket of Phil Salt (26), with Duckett (65) following his opening partner to the pavilion soon after.

Harry Brook, who had been facing criticism for repeated failures against spin bowlers, fell to Harshit Rana for 31.

India are leading the three-match series 1-0.

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