Rohit Sharma, India’s ODI and Test captain, boasts a massive fan base, which was evident when he arrived at Nagpur airport on the evening of Sunday, February 2. The crowd warmly welcomed him with enthusiastic chants, expressing their admiration.
Rohit was accompanied by teammates Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill as the Indian team prepares for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday, February 6, in Nagpur.
As fans eagerly awaited his arrival, the 37-year-old cricketer was greeted with chants like “Rohit-Rohit,” “Mumbai cha Raja Rohit Sharma,” and “Nagpur cha Raja Rohit Sharma.” You can watch the video here:
Whole Nagpur airport shouting loudly "Rohit Rohit", "Mumbai cha Raja Rohit Sharma" and "Nagpur cha Raja Rohit Sharma"🤯🔥
Unreal craze of Captain Rohit Sharma in his birthplace Nagpur @ImRo45 🐐🙇🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/EZPE4ou6Eq
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) February 3, 2025
Rohit’s latest international appearance came in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), where he had a challenging series, scoring just 31 runs in five innings. India also suffered a 3-1 series loss. However, with attention now turning to limited-overs cricket, the Mumbai cricketer will be determined to bounce back and showcase his skills for the team.
Gautam Gambhir Backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Amid Form Concerns Ahead of ENG ODI Series
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir voiced his backing for the experienced pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they navigate through a tough phase. Speaking at the BCCI Naman Awards 2025 on Saturday, February 1, Gambhir highlighted that both players are highly motivated to return to peak form. He remarked:
“I think both Rohit and Virat, they add so much value to the dressing room. They add so much value to Indian cricket as well. They’ve got to play a massive role (in the Champions Trophy). And I’ve said it before as well: those guys are so hungry, they want to play for the country. They have the passion to play for the country and deliver for the country.”
After the ODI series against England, India will shift their focus to the 2025 Champions Trophy, starting February 19, where they are in Group A with Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand.
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