Image: Rohit Sharma faced an amusing moment when a young fan ignored his fist-bump / © Indiatoday
In the event celebrating Wankhede Stadium’s 50th anniversary, an amusing incident involving Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma stole the spotlight. A young fan, donning a Team India jersey, approached Rohit for an autograph but hilariously ignored his friendly fist-bump gesture. Rohit, seated alongside legends Sachin Tendulkar and Ajinkya Rahane, momentarily appeared embarrassed as the fan walked away. Ajinkya Rahane, unable to contain his laughter, added to the light-hearted atmosphere.
The fan later returned to complete the interaction, finally acknowledging Rohit’s gesture, much to the delight of those present. The clip, shared by Mumbai Indians on their official social media handle, quickly went viral with the caption, “🤜𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗬🤛 #Wankhede50”.
Rohit also reflected on Wankhede’s legacy, reminiscing about the stadium’s charm when he first played there. Calling it a venue of “special memories” for Indian cricket, Mumbai Indians, and the Mumbai Cricket Association, he expressed hope for creating more iconic moments in the future.
As the captain of India and Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma remains a towering figure in Indian cricket. While the humorous moment showcased his human side, all eyes are now on him to lead India in the 2025 Champions Trophy amidst growing expectations and pressure to deliver another ICC title.