India, Feb. 20 -- India all-rounder Axar Patel's joy turned into a heartbreak in a matter of a mini-second. Positioned at first slip, Rohit Sharma had a chance to be part of history. No Indian bowler had taken a hat-trick in a Champions Trophy game. Axar Patel had that chance, but it was spilled, none other by his captain against Bangladesh in their Group A Champions Trophy match on Thursday. Axar, who had dismissed two batters in the last two deliveries, was denied a third as India were left licking their wounds on a bright and sunny Dubai afternoon.

Rohit seemed to have it under control. He is a pretty safe fielder too. But just when he seemed to have gotten underneath the ball, out it popped. No one was more infuriated at the slip-up ...