Rohit Sharma gets angry at umpires after delay in start of play despite no rain | WATCH

While Rohit Sharma may not display emotions on the cricket field as overtly as his teammate Virat Kohli, he is certainly not short of them. The current Indian captain doesn't shy away from expressing his feelings while playing cricket. Rain interruptions plagued the India vs. Pakistan Super 4 match over two days. Players were getting frustrated due to extended breaks and that is when Rohit engaged in an animated conversation with match officials. 

3 things you need to know

• India defeated Pakistan by 228 runs in their Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match
• Thanks to the victory, India moved to the top of the Asia Cup points table
• India are playing Sri Lanka in their second Super 4 match of Asia Cup 2023

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Rohit Sharma gets angry on delayed IND vs SL match despite no rain

The scenario unfolded during the rain break on the reserve day of the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Monday. Rohit walked over for a discussion with umpires Chris Gaffaney and Ruchira Palliyaguruge. It seemed evident that the Indian captain was displeased with the delay despite clear weather.

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The first rain delay occurred on a Sunday, ultimately pushing the match to the reserve day. At that point, India was at 147/2 after 24.1 overs. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul resumed their innings the next day after a delay of nearly an hour and a half due to rain. Fortunately, rain did not interrupt India's innings on the second day, and Colombo witnessed some exceptional batting from Kohli and Rahul.

India decimate Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023

India made a strong start with the new ball, with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj causing difficulties for Pakistan's openers, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq. Bumrah's delivery, angling in from around the wicket, found the outside edge of Imam's bat, giving India their first breakthrough. Hardik Pandya followed with a dream delivery that sharply came back in to dismantle the stumps of Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam.

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India had the upper hand at that point when the rain frustrated Rohit. Rain forced the covers on the pitch when Pakistan were 44/2 after 11 overs. Unlike the previous night, the rain subsided fairly quickly. Naturally, India anticipated a swift resumption of play, knowing that there were still nine overs left to constitute an official game. It was during this period that Rohit engaged in an animated conversation with umpires.

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