Rohit Sharma's return to T20I cricket faced an unexpected hiccup as he was run out for a duck, with partner Shubman Gill involved in the mix-up. Rohit's visibly furious reaction highlighted the breakdown in trust, as he minced strong words towards Gill. Former cricketers, including commentator Simon Doull, noted the intensity of Rohit's outburst, emphasizing the importance of trust in running between the wickets. Gill, often relying on Rohit's call, faced criticism for not responding promptly. Doull commended Rohit for being "absolutely spot on."

Former cricketer L Sivaramakrishnan echoed the sentiment, stressing the need for players to understand each other's running abilities. Deep Dasgupta concurred, stating that trust is built over years but can be lost quickly with run-out instances. Despite India's eventual victory against Afghanistan, the run-out incident sparked discussions about the intricacies of partnership and communication in cricket.