Rohit Sharma describes his one-handed diving catch as India captain as smooth as a 'Swiss watch' during dressing room speech

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India secured a commanding seven-wicket victory, with several players making significant contributions to the win. Among them, Rohit Sharma's exceptional catch particularly caught the eye, earning praise from the Indian captain. Reflecting on his remarkable fielding display after the match, Rohit attributed a bit of luck to successfully completing the catch.

“The timing had to be good because otherwise, if you don't time the jump well, it is very easy to miss on. I would say I was lucky enough to hold on to it. I put the jump at the right time and put my hand to the right place at the right time,” Rohit said.

Litton's was the fifth wicket to fall in Bangladesh's first innings, which marked the beginning of the side's collapse. Bangladesh scored 233 in the first innings; in reply, India declared their innings for 285/9 in merely 34.4 overs. The visitors then faced another disappointing batting collapse, scoring only 146.

India chased down the target with seven wickets remaining.

Like a ‘Swiss watch’

India's fielding coach, T Dilip, reserved special words of appreciation for Rohit Sharma after India's dominant victory in Kanpur. During the presentation for fielding award in the Indian dressing room, Dilip compared Rohit's catching to a Swiss watch.

“When it comes to catching, I think he’s as reliable as Swiss watch. Rohit Sharma,” Dilip said, as Rohit had a wide smile.

Rohit will be next seen in action when India return to the Test format later this month in the three-match series against New Zealand at home. The side's Test season also includes a five-Test blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under, which begins in November.

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