A humorous moment unfolded when a young fan approached Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma for an autograph during the Wankhede Stadium’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Rohit Sharma offered a friendly fist-bump to the fan, who completely ignored it, and the reaction went viral on social media.
Rohit remains one of India’s most beloved cricketers despite his recent struggles with both bat and captaincy. He was at the Wankhede Stadium for its 50th-anniversary celebration, where fans surrounded him, seeking autographs and selfies. Fans were eager to meet their hero during the special event.
Watch – Young Fan Ignores Rohit Sharma’s Fist-Bump at Wankhede
Rohit Sharma, dressed in a stylish suit, was seated between Team India legends Sachin Tendulkar and Ajinkya Rahane at the event. In a viral video on social media from the event, a young fan, wearing a Team India jersey, approached Rohit to ask for his autograph, ignoring the likes of Tendulkar and Rahane.
Rohit signed the young fan’s bat and offered a friendly fist bump. However, the fan ignored the gesture and jogged away, leaving Rohit momentarily embarrassed. Ajinkya Rahane found it amusing and laughed. A few minutes later, the same fan returned and finally gave Rohit the much-anticipated fist bump.
The Mumbai Indians official account on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) shared the clip with the caption, “🤜𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗬🤛 #Wankhede50 #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians.”
🤜𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗬🤛#Wankhede50 #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/slTsOgg8WT
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 19, 2025
The Old Stadium Had Its Own Charm – Rohit Sharma
In a video shared by the MCA on X, Rohit Sharma reflected on the significance of Wankhede Stadium in his cricket journey. He recalled the charm of the old stadium when he first played there. Sharma emphasized how the venue now holds special memories for Indian cricket, Mumbai Indians, and the MCA.
“When I played for the first time, the old stadium… it had its own charm. And now, you know, this venue right now has special memories involved with Indian cricket, Mumbai Indians, and age group cricket of Mumbai Cricket Association. So I just want to wish everyone the best for the coming years as well. And hopefully, we can create more and more memories at this very venue”, he said.
Mumbai cha raja has a message for you 📹
Book your tickets now➡️ https://t.co/jWi7x1bLi4#Wankhede50 | #MCA | #Mumbai |#Cricket | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/dTFbexeEJU
— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) January 15, 2025
The 37-year-old, a Maharashtra native, has spent his entire domestic career with the Mumbai state team. He has also represented the Mumbai Indians in the IPL since 2011. Rohit has captained both his domestic team and the Mumbai Indians in his career.
Rohit Sharma to Lead Team India in 2025 Champions Trophy
The swashbuckling opener is facing significant pressure after struggling with the bat during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where India lost 1-3. His poor form led to him opting out of the final Test against Australia, with Jasprit Bumrah stepping in as the stand-in captain.
Rohit’s next international assignment will be the upcoming ODI series against England. His major focus is the 2025 Champions Trophy, where he is set to lead India. This could potentially be Rohit’s final ICC event, with India aiming to add another title to their cabinet after winning the T20 World Cup in 2024.
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