NEW DELHI:
Rohit Sharma
provided a glimpse of his class with a scintillating 68 off 38 deliveries during Mumbai Indians' final league match of the Indian Premier League 2024 against Lucknow Super Giants on Friday. Despite his efforts, MI faced an 18-run defeat at Wankhede Stadium, capping a dismal season.
Sharma's aggressive innings earned him a standing ovation as he left the field.
Following the match, MI shared a video showcasing a special moment in the team's dressing room where Sharma was awarded a medal for his performance by team owner
Nita Ambani
, a gesture of appreciation for the former MI skipper.
Earlier, after the season-ending defeat, Nita Ambani and Rohit Sharma were seen in deep conversation on the sidelines. Photos and videos of their discussion quickly went viral on social media, fueling speculation about the Indian cricket team captain's future with the franchise.
An X user shared the photo with the caption, "What's the discussion between Nita Ambani and Rohit Sharma?"
Another user shared the photo, stating, "A serious conversation is going on between Ro (Rohit Sharma) and Nita Ambani. Any guesses?"
With this loss, MI concluded their IPL 2024 journey, finishing at the bottom of the standings with just four points from 14 games. This season was particularly tough for the franchise, marred by controversies and disappointing performances.
The speculation surrounding Sharma's future at MI adds another layer of intrigue as fans eagerly await any announcements regarding potential changes within the team.
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