Mumbai Indians (MI) veteran Rohit Sharma was spotted cheerfully singing a song for his new teammate Jonny Bairstow during a lively practice session ahead of their crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator clash with Gujarat Titans (GT).
Both teams secured the third and fourth positions in the league stage and are set to battle it out tonight (Friday, May 30) for a spot in Qualifier 2, where the winner will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday, June 1.
The MI squad has been undergoing rigorous net sessions in Chandigarh in preparation for the crucial knockout match. On Thursday, the franchise shared a light-hearted video on their official Instagram handle, showcasing a cheerful moment from practice.
In the clip, former MI captain Rohit Sharma can be seen singing Post Malone’s hit track ‘Circles’, playfully inserting Jonny Bairstow‘s name into the lyrics, adding a fun twist to the session.
You can watch the video here:
Bairstow added to MI squad for playoffs after going unsold in IPL 2025
Jonny Bairstow wasn’t originally part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad but was brought in ahead of the playoffs as a replacement, following the departure of players like Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton due to international commitments.
MI signed Bairstow as a temporary replacement for Will Jacks for ₹5.25 crore during the final phase of the tournament. He is likely to fill Ryan Rickelton’s spot in the playing XI and is expected to open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma in the high-stakes Eliminator.
Bairstow previously played for Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2019 to 2021 before moving to Punjab Kings, where he spent the next three seasons. In his IPL career, he has featured in 50 matches, scoring 1589 runs at an average of 34.54, with two centuries and nine fifties to his name.
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