India, March 9 -- Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were killing the game with an impeccable mix of caution and aggression when the first drinks break was called for in the second innings of the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai. Chasing 252 for win, India were coasting at 103 for no loss - only their century-plus opening stand in the history of Champions Trophy finals. The game was drifting away from New Zealand at a rapid pace.

Their dugout sensed that. Injured Kane Williamson, who was taking no further part in the field after suffering a quad strain while batting earlier in the day, came in swiftly. The legendary Kiwi batter initiated the discussion animatedly. Williamson was easy to spot in the bib among all New Zealand cricketers in t...