Watch: Rohit Sharma’s Powerful Shot Nearly Hit Umpire Chris Gaffaney Video Goes Viral

Captain of Team India Rohit Sharma is well known by the name Hitman. He possesses a treasure of explosive batting. If Rohit gets into his flow, he plays aggressively. On 4th March, Rohit was his old self against Australia, but he failed to play a big innings. Rohit scored 28 runs off 29 balls, with 3 fours and 1 six. Rohit played such a shot in this brief innings on which umpire Chris Gaffney narrowly escaped. Now its video is trending on social media.

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Rohit Sharma nearly hits the umpire with a powerful straight shot that races to the boundary! 🇮🇳💥

Chris Gaffaney smartly dodges it just in time and cheekily signals a four with a smile! 😆👏#RohitSharma #AUSvIND #ChampionsTrophy #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/jboh0dYSpl

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) March 4, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

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Australia, while batting in the semi-final match being hosted by Dubai, was able to make 264 runs in 49.3 overs and lose 10 wickets. The highest 73 runs for the team were scored by captain Steve Smith. While Team India came on to chase this target, Rohit Sharma displayed his shots. On the final ball of the sixth over, Rohit proceeded to play a solid shot on Nathan Ellis' delivery, which compelled the umpire in front of him to jump on the ground. Upon seeing Rohit's tempestuous shot, the umpire protected himself and fell to the ground. Thus, his life was saved narrowly.