[WATCH]- The Crowd Shouts “Mumbai Cha Raja, Rohit Sharma” During The Day 1 Of The MUM vs J&K Ranji Trophy

Rohit Sharma, India’s ODI and Test captain, boasts a huge fanbase, evident on Day 1 (Thursday, January 23) of Mumbai’s ongoing 2024-25 Ranji Trophy match against Jammu & Kashmir at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in BKC, Mumbai.

Returning to the tournament for the first time since 2015, the 37-year-old had a tough start, dismissed for just three runs off 19 balls. However, his dedicated fans showed unwavering support, and as Rohit walked to the boundary to field later in the day, the crowd erupted in chants of “Mumbai cha raja, Rohit Sharma.”

You can watch the video here:

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Rohit Sharma will captain the Indian team in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting February 6 in Nagpur. After that, he will lead India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, beginning February 19. Although Pakistan will host the tournament, India’s matches will take place at a neutral venue in Dubai.

Mumbai’s Star Players Struggle with the Bat as J&K Gains First-Innings Advantage

Mumbai won the toss and chose to bat, but their innings began poorly, losing both openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal (4) and Rohit Sharma (3), early on. The middle order also struggled, with wicketkeeper-batter Hardik Tamore (7), captain Ajinkya Rahane (12), and key batter Shreyas Iyer (11) all dismissed without offering much resistance.

All-rounders Shivam Dube and Shams Mulani were both dismissed for ducks, and Mumbai lost seven wickets for just 47 runs. However, Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian provided some resistance, adding 63 runs for the eighth wicket off 66 balls.

Tanush made 26, while Shardul top-scored with 51 off 57 balls. Umar Nazir and Yudhvir Singh each took four wickets for J&K, bowling Mumbai out for a mere 120. In response, Mumbai struck early with Mohit Avasthi dismissing Vivrant Sharma for four.

Shubham Khajuria played a solid knock, scoring 53, while Yawer Hassan added 29. J&K were in a strong position at 105-2 but lost five quick wickets, slipping to 164-7. At stumps on Day 1, J&K were 174-7, leading by 54 runs.

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