Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians’ stalwart, engageÂd in a friendly chat with Harbhajan Singh before theÂir IPL 2024 clash against Rajasthan Royals. The interaction happeneÂd on April 1, at Wankhede Stadium.
The two have played together for India and MI for the previous decade and have a good relationship. A fan uploaded a video on X to show everyone the heartwarming moment from Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit Sharma could be seen hugging and raising Harbhajan into the air before saying a few words. Afterward, the Indian captain shook hands with Navjot Singh Sidhu.
You may see the video below:
Rohit Sharma Out for Golden Duck in IPL 2024 Showdown Against RR
RR captain Sanju Samson won the toss and chose to bowl first in the match. Trent Boult resumed his spectacular form in powerplay with the new ball, giving the Rajasthan Royals another strong start. He removed Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, and Dewald Brevis for golden ducks, reducing MI to 14-3.
Nandre Burger joined the party to send back Ishan Kishan (14), as the hosts found themselves in serious difficulty at 20/4. Hardik Pandya (34) and Tilak Varma (32) attempted to save the innings with an aggressive partnership. However, both died without converting their starts. The lesser orders did not make significant contributions either.
Following the completion of the first innings, RR bowler Yuzvendra Chahal stated:
“I was trying to vary my pace. I knew they are hard hitters so I kept mixing my pace. Before that I saw that a couple of balls were turning. I felt we could take a chance here as we are aware of what Hardik can do.”
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal added:
“I always back my self belief, I back my skills. I know this is a format where you will concede some runs but I don’t mind bowling those attacking lengths. We would look to have a good powerplay.”
Yuzvendra Chahal
MI could only score 125/9 in 20 overs.