India beats Afghanistan in ODI, Rohit run-out sparks debate

India secured a commanding victory in the first One-Day International against Afghanistan, though the match was overshadowed by a controversial run-out dismissal of former captain Rohit Sharma. The incident occurred on Saturday evening in Dharamsala, where Rohit was dismissed for 16 runs due to a miscommunication with current captain Shubman Gill during India's chase of 195. Despite the early setback, Gill led from the front with an unbeaten 84, guiding the team to a seven-wicket win with 13 balls to spare.

The dismissal unfolded in the sixth over when Rohit pushed a delivery from Afghanistan’s Allah Ghazanfar towards mid-on and set off for a single. Gill, at the non-striker's end, hesitated, reportedly caught ball-watching and impeded by the bowler’s follow-through. Gill made a clear "no run" call, but Rohit was already halfway down the pitch. A swift throw from Afghanistan's Rashid Khan resulted in Rohit being run out. The veteran batsman was visibly frustrated, gesturing toward his partner as he left the field.

Commentary during the match featured debate over the fairness of the dismissal, with some suggesting Afghanistan should have withdrawn their appeal. Former England...