Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant (Video grab)
NEW DELHI: A heartwarming moment between Mumbai Indians’ former captain Rohit Sharma and
Lucknow Super Giants
skipper Rishabh Pant stole the spotlight on the eve of their Indian Premier League 2025 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
A video shared by Mumbai Indians on social media showed Pant surprising Rohit by hugging him from behind while he was engaged in a chat with LSG mentor Zaheer Khan.
The clip quickly went viral, capturing the camaraderie between the two Indian cricket stars.
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In the video, Rohit can be heard saying, "Jo karna tha, maine kiya barabar. Abhi mereko koi karne ki jarurat nahi hai," before Pant playfully interrupted him with a cheerful "Haanji!" before embracing him.
The lighthearted exchange added a touch of warmth ahead of a crucial fixture for both teams.
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MI, led by Hardik Pandya, and LSG, under Pant, have had inconsistent starts to the season, winning just one of their three matches. While MI’s batting struggles and Jasprit Bumrah’s absence remain concerns, LSG will look to Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh to continue their good form.
With LSG dominating their head-to-head record (5-1), MI will be eager to shift momentum when they face off on Friday.
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