Rohit Sharma turned 38 on Wednesday, and as always, the Indian skipper brought his trademark mischief to the field. Just a day before the Mumbai Indians’ face-off against the Rajasthan Royals, a lighthearted moment between Rohit and Sanju Samson grabbed everyone’s attention on social media.
The video, now viral, shows Rohit playfully denying it’s his birthday when a slightly confused Samson, who’s currently recovering from a side strain, walks up to greet him. With a chuckle and a firm “No,” Rohit Sharma sets the tone for a cheerful exchange that ends in warm hugs—not just with Samson, but with several Royals players.
Never change, Sharma ji! 😂🙌 pic.twitter.com/cYn8P9Y6rN
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 30, 2025
The playful banter was a refreshing reminder that cricket isn’t just about fierce competition; it’s also about camaraderie and mutual respect, even between opponents. Rohit, who is known for his calm leadership, seemed in no hurry and spent time catching up with familiar faces.
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One such familiar face was Rahul Dravid. The former India head coach, now part of the Royals’ setup, shared a brief but warm reunion with Rohit. Their embrace was symbolic, reflecting the journey they shared during India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2024, when India ended their ICC trophy drought by defeating South Africa in the final.
But while Rohit’s Mumbai Indians have been flying high with five back-to-back wins and a strong hold on a top-four spot, Dravid’s Royals have had a bumpier ride. With just three wins so far, Rajasthan’s playoff hopes hang by a thread. However, a silver lining has emerged in the form of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who starred in their stunning 213-run chase against Gujarat.
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Suryavanshi, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, stitched a blistering 166-run partnership that brought the Royals back to life. Samson, out since April 16, still has no confirmed return date, leaving the opening duties in young hands once more. All eyes will now be on how Suryavanshi handles Jasprit Bumrah’s thunderbolts in the upcoming clash—a true test for the teenage prodigy.
