India, June 24 -- June 22 2019. India vs. Afghanistan.
Just like most people even I had thought it would be an easy win for India. Moreover, the team we were playing against was one of our friends around the globe. The clock struck at 3 and this time I didn't tune into any sports channel. Just a few minutes had passed and I received a message on my WhatsApp, "Rohit is out. 1 run in 10 balls. India 7 for 1." This message alone was enough to let the world know that this match will not be just a match.
With India displaying a batsman and bowler ranked world number 1 and as well as a wicket-keeper who at times outplays the speed of light, it had a tough, in fact a very tough time against the Afghans. Each ball was important, every moment was ...