NEW DELHI: Former Mumbai Indians skipper
Rohit Sharma
received thunderous applause from fans upon his arrival in Mumbai for the team's first home game of the season.
Supporters fervently chanted Rohit's name, showering him with well wishes for Mumbai's upcoming matches. MI will be hosting the Rajasthan Royals in their first home game on April 1 at the
Wankhede Stadium
.
Rohit's devotees echoed his name with fervour, exclaiming, "Rohit sir is the best," "Rohit, all the best," "I love you Ro!" and "Hello Hitman.
"Fans' unwavering devotion to Rohit is evident wherever the acclaimed batter ventures, as he consistently receives immense adoration and warmth.
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The Mumbai Indians shared a special video on their social media handle, captioning it 'Dekho woh aa gaya'.
The Mumbai Indians faced a challenging start to the
IPL 2024
season, enduring defeats in their first two matches. Despite the new leadership of
Hardik Pandya
, the team stumbled in their opening fixture against Gujarat in Ahmedabad, followed by a subsequent loss to Hyderabad in the next game.
Rohit, who was replaced as the captain of Mumbai ahead of IPL 2024, showcased a remarkable transformation on the field, displaying his prowess with a total of 69 runs across two matches.
The Mumbai opener ignited the team's innings with a rapid-fire 43 off 29 balls against Gujarat, followed by a brisk 26 off just 12 deliveries against Hyderabad.
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