Image: Rohit trolls Shardul's Lord nickname in viral video / © News18
When it comes to light-hearted moments in cricket, Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur never fail to entertain. Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ (MI) clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, a funny exchange between the two went viral. During MI’s practice session, Shardul jokingly called himself “The Lord”, to which Rohit, amused, responded, “Khudko ‘The Lord’ bol raha hai?”. The banter continued with Shardul quipping, “Aur kya? Tune hi rakha hai naam!”.
While the humor lifted the mood, both teams have serious competition ahead. LSG sits in 7th place on the points table, just below MI, who is at 6th. Shardul, a late replacement for Mohsin Khan, has made an impact, picking up six wickets in three games. On the other hand, Rohit has struggled with the bat, scoring just 21 runs in three matches (0 vs CSK, 8 vs GT, and 13 vs KKR).
With MI aiming to bounce back after a disappointing 2024 season, fans are hoping for Rohit to regain form. As the five-time champions face LSG, this encounter is crucial for both teams in their bid for a playoff spot.