Rohit Sharma's contrasting reactions to DRS decisions in Kanpur Test go viral

India vs Bangladesh: Indian captain Rohit Sharma's animated reactions to two crucial DRS calls on Day 1 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur have gone viral.

In Short

• Rohit Sharma was stunned by Akash Deep's successful DRS call against Shadman
• Rohit looked disappointed after an unsuccessful review against Najmul Shanto
• Akash Deep justified Rohit's decision to bowl first with early breakthroughs

Indian captain Rohit Sharma's contrasting reactions to two crucial DRS (Decision Review System) calls on Day 1 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur have gone viral. Rohit's animated expressions stole the show after an eventful morning session where Akash Deep removed both Bangladesh openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam.

Rohit was stunned after Indian fast bowler Akash Deep took a brilliant DRS to remove Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam for 24. Akash Deep made a strong lbw appeal after Shadman attempted to flick a length ball that angled in. Following a brief discussion with his teammates, Rohit decided to review the on-field umpire's decision.

The ball-tracking technology revealed that the ball had struck Shadman just below the knee roll, and would have clipped the leg stump, leading to a crucial second wicket for India. While the initial replay suggested it might have been a close call, the eventual confirmation left Rohit momentarily stunned, his disbelief resonating with fans who witnessed his animated reaction on screen.

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Conversely, Rohit looked disappointed after Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto survived a review that seemed rather contentious. Siraj bowled a length delivery that pitched just outside leg stump but nipped back sharply, beating Shanto's inside edge and hitting him on the pads. As the on-field umpire declined the lbw appeal, Rohit opted for a review, hoping for a similar outcome as earlier.

However, the ball-tracker indicated that the delivery would have sailed over the stumps, leaving Rohit visibly frustrated as he watched the replay. Fans noted his contrasting emotions-his earlier disbelief turned into exasperation, highlighting the unpredictable nature of cricket.

Amidst the on-field drama, Rohit's decision to bowl first after winning the toss was validated by the early breakthroughs achieved by his bowlers. Akash Deep, making his Test debut, justified Rohit's strategy by dismissing both openers in a fiery three-over spell. Despite facing some initial resistance from Shadman and Zakir Hasan, the pressure of not scoring weighed heavily on the Bangladeshi batters, leading to Shadman's untimely departure for a straight delivery.