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The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 has begun in Pakistan, while India is playing all its matches in the UAE. After Pakistan opened the tournament against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi, India locked horns with Bangladesh in their opening match in Dubai on Thursday, February 20, which they won comprehensively by six wickets.
For the Men in Blue, Mohammed Shami starred with the ball, picking a fifer, Indian opener and Rohit Sharma’s deputy Shubman Gill stood apart as he guided the side to a win with his well made 101* off 129 deliveries. Soon after reaching the three-figure mark, Gill was seen bringing in his bow-down celebration but what followed was even more soothing for the eyes.
Rohit Sharma replicates Shubman Gill’s bow down celebration; video goes viral
As a crucial partnership between Gill and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, who scored a 41* off 47 helped India finsh on the other side of the line with 21 balls to spare. Seeing the duo guide the side, skipper Rohit Sharma was delighted as he acknowledged their knocks. Moreover, as he walked out after the match to greet the Bangladesh side along with the concerned officials, a gesture from the India skipper grabbed several eyeballs.
In a video going viral, Rohit paid a heartfelt tribute by emulating Shubman Gill’s trademark bow down celebration as the young batter walked to meet his teammates. As Gill walked towards the Indian side, which was lined up after Rohit Sharma, the 37-year-old quickly did the courteous gesture before shaking hands.
Watch video of Rohit Sharma’s heartfelt gesture towards Shubman Gill:
While Gill was the fastest Indian to reach his eighth ODI hundred, his 125-ball 100 against Bangladesh was his slowest in the format. For his match-winning knock, Gill was even honoured with the Player of the Match award. "Definitely one of my most satisfying innings that I have played and my first century in ICC events. Very satisfying and very happy with the way I performed," Gill said.
