Star bowler’s request of wearing GLOVES while bowling turned down by umpire in Mohali, check why 

Players struggled to field as temperature in Mohali touched 7 degrees Celsius. Patel kept on asking the support staff regarding the temperature and felt as if he couldn’t feel the ball during the cold.

Star bowler’s request of wearing GLOVES while bowling turned down by umpire in Mohali, check why 

Shivam Dube, Rohit Sharma, and Axar Patel struggle in the cold. (Image via India Today)

During India’s first T20I match with Afghanistan, the cold weather of Mohali proved a tough challenge for everyone in the team. Temperatures reached 7°C and every player was seen wearing jumpers and jackets while playing. Even the Indian coaches were wearing layers of clothes thanks to the weather. 

Indian all-rounder, Axar Patel, couldn’t handle the cold. He kept on asking the support staff regarding the temperature and felt as if he couldn’t feel the ball during the cold. Patel revealed that he asked the umpires if he could bowl with one glove on, but the umpires didn’t allow him. 

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I wasn't feeling the ball, it was very cold. We knew it was winter and would be cold, but I was only thinking about my bowling, how to put pressure on them. There was a lot of dew, but I focused on my accuracy. I had asked the umpire if I can wear a glove in one hand, but he said no. 
Axar Patel in the Press Conference

According to the MCC Laws of Cricket, only wicket keepers are allowed to wear gloves, while each fielder has to stay barehanded. Despite the tough conditions, he picked up two wickets and conceded only 23 runs. 

Rohit Sharma lauds bowlers for their performance despite tough conditions 

As the Indian players struggled to field and bowl in the tough conditions, they still managed to limit their score. In the post-match interview, Rohit Sharma spoke about the conditions and how happy he was with the bowler’s performances. 

Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma hurt his finger while fielding due to the cold (Image via JioCinema)
It was extremely cold. Now I am okay. When the ball hits the tip of the finger, it was sore.
Rohit Sharma said at the post-match press conference

India and Afghanistan will next play on 14th January. The match will be played in Indore, where the climate is a bit warmer and much more convenient for the players. Virat Kohli will return and according to numerous reports, he will be opening with Sharma. 

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