[WATCH]- Rohit Sharma Shares Lighthearted Moment With Fan At Wankhede Stand Inauguration

Indian team captain Rohit Sharma enjoyed a light-hearted interaction with a passionate fan during the inauguration of a stadium stand named in his honor at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium on Friday, May 16. The event was attended by his family, dignitaries, and several former and current cricketers.

While posing for photographs, Rohit noticed a devoted fan enthusiastically waving the Indian flag behind him. He responded with a playful exchange, including a cheerful air punch, followed by a handshake, adding a touch of fun to the occasion.

A video capturing this amusing moment was later shared by an X user, giving fans a glimpse of the memorable interaction. You can watch the video here:

Rohit 😂pic.twitter.com/C4ZHthDlJf

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“He’s Always a Match-Winner”– Shastri on Rohit Missing Sydney Test

Former coach Ravi Shastri said Rohit Sharma should have played the Sydney Test despite earlier struggles and wouldn’t have let him sit out with the series still open, he told the ICC.

“I saw Rohit a lot at the toss. At the toss, you don’t get enough time to speak. Though I did put my hand on his shoulder in one of the games. I think it was in Mumbai and told him, if I was coach you would have never not played that last Test match.”

”You would have played that last Test match because the series wasn’t over. If your mindset is you feel you are… that’s not the stage, you leave a team.”

Shastri further stated:

“That was a 30-40 run game. The pitch was so spicy in Sydney. Whatever kind of form he was in, he’s a match-winner. If he had gone, sensed the situation, sensed the condition and smashed it for even 35-40 at the top, you never know. That series would have been level.”

”Other people have different styles. This would have been my style and I let him know it. It’s sitting in my heart for a long time. I had to get it out. And I told him that.”

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