Rajasthan Royals (RR) triumphed over Mumbai Indians (MI) by 9 wickets in the 38th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Unfortunately, Rohit Sharma faced a setback in Jaipur, as he was dismissed for just 6 runs in the first over of the innings.

However, the day ended on a positive note for the Indian skipper. While departing the ground, Rohit was greeted by fans surrounding the team bus, cheering enthusiastically for him, a moment that undoubtedly lifted his spirits.

Fans chant slogans of making Rohit Sharma captain again

Following the RR vs MI match, when the bus transporting Mumbai players to the hotel encountered a traffic jam, as the bus was stuck in the road, numerous fans gathered around the bus and began chanting, “Humara captain kaisa ho, Rohit Sharma jaisa ho.” This heartening moment brought a wide smile to Rohit’s face, who was sitting at the window seat.

Here is the video:

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Rohit’s performance in IPL 2024

In the 17th season of the IPL, the 36-year-old batter has demonstrated his exceptional batting skills. Across 8 matches, Rohit has accumulated 303 runs at an impressive strike rate of 162. His standout performances notably feature an unbeaten century against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Indian supporters are delighted to witness Rohit’s outstanding form just before the T20I World Cup.

Tough season for Mumbai Indians

Currently positioned seventh in the IPL points table, MI has lost five out of their eight matches. With the playoffs drawing near, the team captained by Hardik Pandya must swiftly bounce back if they aspire to secure a spot in the top four. Their next challenge awaits as they prepare to clash with the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, April 27th.

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