{
  "id": 18068925,
  "title": "39-Year-Old Rohit Sharma's 'Magic Arm' Runs Out Daryl Mitchell With Lightning-Fast Throw During IND vs NZ 1st ODI | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/39-year-old-rohit-sharmas-magic-arm-runs-out-daryl-mitchell-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T04:35:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/rohit-sharmas-magic-arm-runs-out-daryl-mitchell-with-lightning-fast-throw-during-ind-vs-nz-1st-odi-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rohit Sharma, the 39-year-old Indian cricketer, stunned the New Zealand team with a lightning-fast throw that led to a crucial run-out during the first ODI match at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4. The Indian captain's exceptional fielding skills, which have proven to be age-defying, showcased his trademark quick reflexes and accurate throwing arm. During Axar Patel's over, Glenn Phillips played a defensive shot that resulted in a quick single call from Phillips. However, Rohit Sharma anticipated the move and sprinted to the ball, collecting it before the batters could comfortably complete the run.\n\nWith remarkable presence of mind, Rohit Sharma hurled a precise throw towards wicketkeeper KL Rahul, who promptly removed the bails. Daryl Mitchell, a key batter for New Zealand, was left stranded outside his crease, unable to defend his position. The run-out effectively removed one of New Zealand's significant threats against India across various formats. This astonishing effort by Rohit Sharma provided India with a vital breakthrough, intensifying the pressure on the New Zealand batting lineup. The moment also underscored India's sharpness in the field, as Shubman Gill's team aimed to gain control of the opening ODI. Rohit Sharma's magical arm once again delivered a crucial breakthrough for the Men in Blue.",
  "summary": "Rohit Sharma rolled back the years with a sensational fielding effort during the first ODI between India and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4. The former Indian captain showcased his trademark quick reflexes and accurate throwing arm to produce a crucial run-out, leaving the New Zealand camp stunned. The dismissal came during Axar Patel's over when the left-arm…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}