IND vs PAK: Rohit Sharma suffers injury scare against Pakistan in Champions Trophy; India captain struggles in field

Rohit Sharma was seen struggling while fielding as the Indian captain is believed to have pulled his hamstring against Pakistan during their Group A clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday. The incident first came to light when Rohit Sharma suddenly left the field leaving the captaincy duties to Shubman Gill.

He was absent from the field for nearly 10 overs before returning. It was at that time when the Indian captain was caught struggling to move freely on the field, and frequently held his leg.

On commentary, former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik spotted Rohit Sharma's struggles in his hamstring while celebrating Babar Azam’s wicket. His on-field struggles once again came to fore when the 37-year-old was seen running slowly in the 39th over after Khushdil Shah reverse-swept Ravindra Jadeja.

Spotted at short square leg, Rohit Sharma chased the ball but had to give up due to his hamstring discomfort. The commentators also pointed out that Rohit Sharma was avoiding fielding at high-intensity positions. However, Rohit Sharma returned to bat without any discomfort as he opened the Indian innings with Shubman Gill.

India restrict Pakistan for 241

Despite his discomfort, Rohit Sharma was spot on with his bowling changes as India bowled out Pakistan for 241 in 49.4 overs. Saud Shakeel top-scored for Pakistan with a 62 off 76 balls, while skipper Mohammad Rizwan made a laborious 46 from 77 deliveries.

The two batters added 104 runs for the third wicket. Khushdil Shah chipped in with a 39-ball 38 to lift Pakistan after they slipped to 165 for five at the start of the 37th over.

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav (3/40) picked up three wickets after all-rounder Hardik Pandya (2/31) dismissed Babar Azam (23) and Shakeel. Harshit Rana bowled an excellent last over, picking up a wicket without conceding a run.