India, Feb. 21 -- Wasim Akram recalled an instance when his former captain put down a catch to deny the legendary pacer a hat-trick, similar to how Rohit Sharma messed up the chance off Axar Patel's bowling during the India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy match in Dubai on Thursday. Axar was on the verge of history - no Indian bowler had picked up a hat-trick at the Champions Trophy - having dismissed opener Tanzid Hassan and wicketkeeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim off back-to-back deliveries to be on a hat-trick. Axar bowled the perfect third ball in a row, taking the edge of Jaker Ali's bat as he pressed for a forward defence. The stage was set for Axar to have his moment under the sun, but captain Rohit, at first slip, put down the simplest...
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