IND vs AUS | Twitter labels Marnus drop of Rohit 'ominous' after surviving Head flashbacks

03/04/2025

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History has a funny way of repeating itself, a phenomenon India were all too aware off given their poor track record against Australia in knockouts heading into the Champions Trophy semis. Rohit Sharma nearly became victim too to further the prophecy, only for a slight twist in the tale to occur.

Australia rode on the back of Steve Smith's anchoring knock of 73 and Alex Carey's rapid fire 61 to set India a formidable target of 265 with a place in the Champions Trophy Final at stake, in Dubai on Tuesday. In response, Rohit Sharma got the Asian contingent off to a flying start with a boundary and a maximum in the first two overs, eerily similar to his blistering start in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup final. And much like that fateful day, the Men in Blue skipper launched one straight in the air in the powerplay but while Travis Head had pulled off a blinder on November 19, destiny ensured March 4 was going to turn out differently.

On the final ball of the third over, Rohit tried to loft Ben Dwarshuis down the ground but the bat turned in his hand and the Kookaburra soared into the Dubai sky with Marnus Labuschagne at mid-off chasing after it. Much like Head on that day, the top-order batter put in a sparing dive too with hopes of the white rock sticiking in his outstretched palms but he did not have the luck or skill in his teammate and the ball popped out of the hands to hit the deck, rendering Rohit safe.

Considering how the 38-year-old's wicket had proved to be the game changing moment in taht World Cup final, the Indian contingent on Twitterati breathed a sigh of relief while their Down Under counterparts were distressed.

Flashback

— ashik (@ashik1587212)

Respect

Respect for Marnus Labuschagne 🙌
— Niik (@Niiki099)

Almost

Marnus Labuschagne ne almost 19th November 2023 repeat kar diya tha. Relax Rohit Sharma bhai 😭

Thank God it wasn't Travis Head running after the ball. Rohit survives.
— Mohan (@ImMohan22)

Dropped

🚨Aussies dropped twice of Rohit Sharma catches

1stly Cooper Connolly then Marnus Labuschagne .
— अभि 🇮🇳 (@abhi7781_)

Lucky

Marnus Labuschagne drops Rohit Sharma.
— Syed Saad (@s_saad2004)

Almost

Marnus Labuschagne almost gave us the flashback of 19 Nov catch 🥲
— Mahak Maheshwari (@Mahakbhansali13)

WOW

Marnus Labuschagne drops Rohit Sharma 💔💔💔
— Dinesh Verma (@DineshVerm1047)

Inches away

marnus labuschagne remind us 2023 World Cup final match 😭😭😭

Really God Gave another Chance to ROHITH Sharma 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— 🔱🚩YATNAL HINDU SENE 🚩🔱 (@yathnalabhimani)

Final one

Marnus Labuschagne was about to create the 2023 WC final dismissal which Travis head did

And both against Rohit Sharma😮😮😮
— Troll Haters (@It_s_Aditya)

Sad