Cricket World Cup: India's Rohit Sharma bowled by Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman

India opener Rohit Sharma is bowled by Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman for one in the World Cup group game at the Hampshire Bowl.

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