T20 World Cup 2024: India skipper Rohit Sharma smashes 50, but walks off after being hurt; fans wait for update

It was a mixed occasion for Team India as skipper Rohit Sharma smashed a 37-ball half-century against Ireland in Match 8 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. However, soon after, he was hit by a ball and had to walk off with the physio. The Indian captain had to retire hurt after being struck on the arm, causing some discomfort. 

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Fans are eagerly waiting for an update from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on the extent of the injury, hoping it is not serious, especially with the next match against Pakistan.

Rohit Sharma has retired hurt!!

Hopefully captain Rohit is all well. pic.twitter.com/dLCMwvx3pO

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 5, 2024

As for the match, Rishabh Pant stayed till the end and, along with Shivam Dube, secured the 8-wicket win for the Men in Blue at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

At his absolute hitting best 💥

Rohit Sharma starts his #T20WorldCup 2024 campaign in style with a @MyIndusIndBank Milestone 🙌#INDvIRE pic.twitter.com/oJgYZT1WAU

— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) June 5, 2024

Prior to this, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah each claimed two wickets, while Hardik Pandya emerged as India's most effective bowler with three. With one wicket apiece, Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel also made a contribution, as the Irish squad was bowled out for 96 runs.

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The top scorer was Gareth Delany with 26 off 14, followed by Joshua Little with 14 off 13. Benjamin White (2* off 4), George Dockrell (3 off 5), Mark Adair (3 off 2), Barry McCarthy (0 off 6), Andrew Balbirnie (5 off 10), Paul Stirling (2 off 6), Lorcan Tucker (10 off 13), Harry Tector (4 off 16), Curtis Campher (12 off 8), and Harry Dockrell (3 off 5) all departed in quick succession.

It's a sea of blue in New York! 🌊😍#T20WorldCup | #INDvIRE pic.twitter.com/R1J8ttX7Jv

— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) June 5, 2024

IND vs IRE teams:

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

Ireland (Playing XI): Paul Stirling(c), Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker(w), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Benjamin White