Axar Patel against Bangladesh, and Kuldeep Yadav versus Pakistan. Of the two, one hat-trick was guaranteed when Axar induced the batter into playing a false stroke and edge the ball. The only problem?

Indian captain had a disappointing moment on the field during India's opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Bangladesh in Dubai. The veteran opener dropped a straightforward catch, denying Axar Patel a rare ODI hat-trick.

Axar Patel might have scored his first hat-trick in ODI cricket, but Rohit's missed catch prevented him from doing so.

Had Rohit Sharma taken the catch of Jaker Ali, Axar Patel would have become the second cricketer to take a hattrick in the history of ICC Champions Trophy.

I may take him (Axar) for dinner tomorrow,” said India captain Rohit Sharma after his drop catch cost a Champions Trophy hat-trick for Axar Patel.

Axar Patel reacted to Rohit Sharma's 'dinner' remark after the India captain dropped Jaker Ali's catch to deny star spinner hat-trick chance during Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel reflects on Rohit Sharma's dropped catch, that eventually led to him missing out on a sensational hat-trick on his 50-over ICC mega event debut, by stating that it's all 'part of the game'.