In an entertaining moment on the field, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was caught on camera having a bit of fun with the spider cam during the third Test match against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium. As Ravichandran Ashwin was bowling to Daryl Mitchell, the spider cam floated into the line of sight, momentarily distracting the players.
Rohit, clearly amused by the interference, gestured at the spider cam and jokingly shouted, “Bhaag ja bh****e!” The crowd enjoyed the light-hearted moment, adding some levity to an otherwise tense day of cricket.
Ashwin’s Appeal and India’s Review Loss
Just before the spider cam incident, Ravichandran Ashwin had bowled a delivery to Mitchell that drew a big LBW appeal. Ashwin was convinced and persuaded Rohit to review the decision. The delivery was a full offbreak, and Mitchell tried to reverse-sweep, missing the ball entirely. The UltraEdge confirmed there was no bat or glove involved, and the ball had hit Mitchell on his box.
When the ball-tracking technology came into play, it showed that the impact was outside the off-stump. India ended up losing their review, but the appeal showed Ashwin’s determination and commitment on a day when every run and every wicket counts.
The Situation of the Match
At this stage, New Zealand stood at 74/3 in their second innings, holding a 46-run lead. Daryl Mitchell and Will Young were at the crease, putting up resistance against the Indian spinners, who were probing for breakthroughs. The Wankhede crowd, energized by the game and moments like these, continued to back the home side in a challenging contest.
With New Zealand ahead, India will need to tighten up and grab more wickets to avoid a bigger chase. Moments like Rohit’s playful exchange with the spider cam reminded fans of the human side of high-stakes sports, where humor can lighten even the most intense situations.