Search icon
Download the all-new Republic app:

Published 23:20 IST, June 5th 2020

Rohit Sharma recalls Shikhar Dhawan fooling Tamim Iqbal by his singing abilities in 2015

Rohit Sharma recalled an incident where Shikhar Dhawan had fooled Tamim Iqbal by his singing abilities during India's tour of Bangladesh in 2015

Reported by: Karthik Nair
null | Image: self

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have been arguably the best opening pair of this generation ever since they started opening the batting for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 that was won by the Men In Blue. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma has revealed how Dhawan's singing skills literally left star Bangladesh batsmen Tamim Iqbal confused. 

READ: Suresh Raina Reveals How Good A Cricketer Irfan Pathan Was At The Peak Of His Career

'We couldn't control our laughter': Rohit Sharma

During a recent Instagram live session with Shikhar Dhawan and India's Test opener Mayank Agarwal, Rohit recalled that bizarre incident when India had toured Bangladesh in 2015.

He said that both of them were fielding at slips. Sharma was standing at the first slip while, Shikhar was stationed at the third, and all of a sudden, 'Gabbar' started singing very loudly. He then mentioned that by the time the southpaw was singing, the bowler was already in his run-up and the batsman Tamim Iqbal, was left amazed as he had no idea where the noise was coming from.

The Indian limited-overs vice-captain then added that it might not sound as funny right now but when it happened on the field, they could not control their laughter as it was really funny.

READ: Aakash Chopra Criticises Ex-Pak Cricketers For Claiming Ind-Pak WC 2019 Match Was Fixed

India's tour of Bangladesh 2015

India had toured Bangladesh in 2015 for a one-off Test match that was followed by a three-match ODI series. The Test ended in a draw due to rain whereas, Bangladesh won the first two ODIs but the Men In Blue manage to salvage pride by winning the final match as the series ended 2-1. 

Updated 23:20 IST, June 5th 2020

LIVE TV

Republic TV is India's no.1 English news channel since its launch.