India’s stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav created a lighthearted moment during the toss against Oman when he forgot the names of the players who had been brought into the playing XI. After winning the toss, Yadav was asked by presenter Ravi Shastri about the changes in the team.
The Mix-Up
Yadav confidently mentioned Harshit Rana but then paused, unable to recall the second player’s name. The moment left everyone smiling, including the captain himself, who laughed and joked, “I’ve become Rohit Sharma now.”
Reference to Rohit Sharma
The comment was a playful nod to former India captain Rohit Sharma, who on two separate occasions had also forgotten to announce the names of players brought into the team during the toss. The comparison drew laughter and added a humorous touch to the proceedings.
The Actual Team Changes
India had made two changes to their playing XI for the Oman clash:
- Harshit Rana came into the side.
- Arshdeep Singh was also included.
Though Yadav momentarily struggled to recall Arshdeep’s name, the official team list cleared up the confusion.
Why It Stood Out
While the incident had no impact on the match itself, it highlighted the lighter side of cricket and the pressures captains face at the toss. In high-intensity tournaments like the Asia Cup, such small moments of humor bring relief to both players and fans.