Indian cricket team captain and Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma is facing intense scrutiny as his form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been underwhelming. Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ clash against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow, a conversation between Rohit Sharma and LSG mentor Zaheer Khan has gone viral. Though the context remains unclear, social media is abuzz with speculation about their discussion.
The former MI captain has struggled with scores of 0, 8 and 13 in three matches so far, impacting the team’s starts and overall performance. With just one win in three games, MI currently sit sixth in the IPL 2025 points table, having lost their first two matches before securing a victory at the Wankhede Stadium. As they prepare to face Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Friday, Rohit will be eager to find his rhythm.
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Mumbai Indians shared a video on social media capturing a moment where LSG captain Rishabh Pant surprised Rohit Sharma with a hug from behind while he was chatting with Zaheer Khan. In the video, Rohit can be heard saying, “Jo jab karna tha, maine kiya barabar. Abhi mereko koi karne ki jarurat nahi hai,” before Pant interrupted him with a hug.
Watch the video here:
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A: Haaanjiiii 🫂💙#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/e2oxVieoz2
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 3, 2025
For the unversed, before the IPL 2024 season, Mumbai Indians appointed Hardik Pandya as captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, who had led the team to a record five IPL titles. The decision sparked backlash from MI and Rohit’s fanbase and the situation worsened as the team struggled under Pandya’s leadership, ultimately becoming the first to be eliminated from the tournament.
Although the context of Rohit’s conversation with Zaheer remains unclear, social media is buzzing with speculation and various interpretations.
Here’s a look at a few social media reactions:
He’s talking about the Negative PR he did against Hardik …. His own country man , his country’s biggest match winner.
Shame on you Vadapav 🤡
God’s watching you @ImRo45
— PRAGYA PATIDAR (@PRAGYA_45FC) April 3, 2025
Finally Rohit Sharma got exposed now this video is clearly show his behaviour with mi and hardik pic.twitter.com/4wUmO0qLxj
— hardikian (@chayhg47078) April 3, 2025
“Jab karna tha maine kiya barabar aab mereko karne ki jarurat nahi “
Mumbai Indians posted this video and deleted it within minutes 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/UIzz5M3D7K
— Dev 🇮🇳 (@time__square) April 3, 2025