Wife Ritika salutes Rohit explosive innings with injured thumb

Rohit Sharma almost cost his team a win in the second ODI against Bangladesh with an injured thumb. His wife Ritika has reacted to his bold innings. Rohit scored 51 runs while batting at number 9.

Bangladesh vs India 3rd ODI

What Team India captain Rohit Sharma did in the 2nd ODI against Bangladesh doesn't happen everyday and when it does, it inspires generations of cricketers. Captain Rohit Sharma was injured during fielding in the second over of the second ODI.

The injury was so deep that blood came out and he had to leave the field immediately. The turn to bat came, but Rohit did not get down. When the team needed him, he came out to bat at number 9.

Rohit's innings with injured thumb

Rohit not only came out to bat with an injured thumb but also brought with him the hopes of Team India's victory. He played an innings of 51 runs off 28 balls and fought till the last ball for Team India's victory. He hit 3 fours and 5 sixes in his innings. 20 runs were needed in the last over, but Rohit missed the last ball, otherwise it could have been one of the best wins in ODI cricket.

Wife Ritika salutes Rohit

This courageous innings of Rohit was appreciated by the whole world including coach Rahul Dravid, not only his wife Ritika also encouraged him. Sharing a picture of Rohit's broken thumb on her Instagram story, she wrote, "I love you and am proud of you the way you are."

Rohit ruled out of third ODI

Rohit played a memorable innings in the second ODI with an injured thumb, but the bad news for Team India is that the team will not be able to get his support in the third and final ODI. Apart from Rohit, 2 more players will also not be part of the team in the last ODI against Bangladesh.

Apart from him, Deepak Chahar and Kuldeep Sen, who made his debut in the first ODI, will also not be a part of Team India. Chahar bowled only 3 overs in the second ODI.