Rohit Sharma left dumbstruck after Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj hype up ex-skipper's fielding skills; video goes viral

Rohit Sharma was left dumbstruck after fellow Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj hyped up his fielding skills during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday. The incident occurred on the first ball of the 28th over of the New Zealand innings.

Shortly after both New Zealand openers - Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls - have departed, Daryl Mitchell drove Mohammed Siraj's length delivery towards mid-wicket only for Rohit to make a diving stop, amidst loud cheers. Both Siraj and Gill gave a high-five to Rohit.

The highlight of the whole incident was Rohit's priceless reaction, caught off-guard after being congratulated by his fellow teammates. While Rohit didn't utter a word, but his reaction with both hands wide open, that seemed to say: “What's the big deal guys? I am only 38 and fit enough!”

Meanwhile, in the same over, Siraj got better of Will Young, caught by KL Rahul behind the stumps. Earlier, before the start of the play, both Rohit and Virat Kohli were felicitated by the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) for their contributions to the game. It must be noted that both Rohit and Kohli only play in the ODI format currently.

India need 301 runs to win

Meanwhile, half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls and Devon Conway helped New Zealand to 300/8 in their stipulated 50 overs. Sent into bat first, New Zealand had a flying start with Conway (56) and Nicholls (62) putting up 117 runs for the opening wicket.

Harshit Rana broke the stand by dismissing both the openers as the hosts clawed back into the game with regular wickets. However, it was Mitchell's 84 that helped the Kiwis reach 300. It was Mitchell's fourth fifty-plus score against India in ODIs in his last five innings.

Speaking after his innings, Mitchell stated it was pleasing for the Kiwis to get 300 on a slow track. “We did lose a couple of wickets in the middle, but I thought the partnerships we built were important. To get to 300 on a slower wicket, especially for us as Kiwis, is pleasing. Now it’s about getting out there with energy and seeing what we can do with the ball,” he said.