NEW DELHI: In an amusing prelude to the much-anticipated encounter between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium,
Rohit Sharma
, the former captain of Mumbai Indians, indulged in a light-hearted interaction with former cricketers
Harbhajan Singh
,
Navjot Singh Sidhu
, and
Mohammad Kaif
, alongside sports presenter
Jatin Sapru
.
The jovial meetup, captured on camera, showcased the camaraderie and banter shared between the cricketing icons as they exchanged laughter and anecdotes, setting a cheerful tone ahead of the
IPL 2024
clash.
The clip also showed how Rohit Sharma made an attempt to lift Harbhajan and was successful in his jovial try.
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Harbhajan Singh was part of the Mumbai Indians team between 2008 and 2017, having played 136 matches and clinched 127 wickets in total. During his stint at Mumbai, Singh played a pivotal role in three title-winning sides.
Amid the laughter and camaraderie, Mumbai Indians faced a setback in the match against Rajasthan, as Sharma suffered an unexpected dismissal, falling victim to a lethal delivery from
Trent Boult
, resulting in a rare golden duck for the Indian captain.
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