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In a touching display of humility and sportsmanship, Indian captain and Mumbai Indians (MI) star batter Rohit Sharma made headlines for a heartfelt gesture towards 14-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi during the IPL 2025 season. The moment, captured on camera and circulated across social media, showcased the emotional side of the cricketing stalwart, earning praise from fans.
In Match 50 of the IPL at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Hardik Pandya-led MI thrashed the hosts, Rajasthan Royals (RR), with a commanding 100-run win. While MI’s dominant performance grabbed attention, it was Rohit’s post-match interaction with Suryavanshi that captured the cricketing world’s heart.
A gesture of kindness from Rohit Sharma for Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Suryavanshi, who had become the youngest IPL centurion just days earlier against Gujarat Titans (GT), faced a tough night. He was dismissed for a two-ball duck by pacer Deepak Chahar. The teenager, visibly dejected after his dismissal but was later consoled by Rohit during the post-match handshakes. The Indian captain approached Suryavanshi, placed a reassuring hand on his back, and shared words of encouragement ,a gesture that resonated deeply among fans and commentators.
Former Indian batter Ravi Shastri, speaking on-air, praised Rohit’s leadership and said, “He will learn. Encouraging words from Rohit Sharma there.”
Also, days earlier, Rohit lauded Suryavanshi’s 35-ball hundred on his Instagram story with the caption, “Class.”
Rohit Sharma encouraging Vaibhav Suryavanshi ❤️
– A lovely gesture by Indian Captain.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
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Rohit continues his sublime form
Meanwhile, last night was a sheer display of batting masterclass by Mumbai Indians. Being asked to bat first, MI was never in a spot of bother. Rohit, along with his opening partner, Ryan Rickelton, gave their side a flying start with a 116-run partnership in just 71 deliveries. Rohit, continuing his good run, scored a brilliant half-century with 53 runs off just 36 balls , which included nine fours. Meanwhile, Rickelton, along with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, helped MI post a mammoth total of 217 runs.
In a disheartening turn of events, Rajasthan Royals crumbled to a mere 117 runs in reply, sealing their exit from this year’s IPL. Pacer Jofra Archer was the lone bright spot, top-scoring with 30 runs, but it was a solitary effort that couldn’t salvage a dire team performance. The crushing defeat marked one of their worst showings in IPL history, leaving fans disappointed and the team reeling.
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