Pant Sneaks Behind Rohit To Wrap Him With Cute Hug; India Skipper's Reaction Goes Viral

Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma [Source: @mipaltan]

A light-hearted interaction between Mumbai Indians’ icon Rohit Sharma and Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant became the talk of the cricketing world ahead of their high-stakes IPL 2025 encounter. 

A viral video shared by MI captured Rishabh Pant playfully sneaking up on Rohit during a chat with LSG mentor Zaheer Khan, showcasing the camaraderie between the Indian stars amidst the competitive buildup.

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Mischievous Pant Sneaks Up To Hug Rohit Sharma

Both teams enter Friday’s clash at Ekana Cricket Stadium with mixed starts to the season, each securing just one win from three matches. While MI grapple with batting inconsistencies and Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, LSG aims to leverage Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh’s form. 

The clip shared by Mumbai Indians on their social media handle revealed Rohit humorously remarking, "Jo karna tha, maine kiya barabar. Abhi mereko koi karne ki jarurat nahi hai," before Pant interrupted with a cheerful "Haanji!" and embraced him from the back. 

The exchange, blending warmth and mischief, offered fans a glimpse of the off-field bond between the franchise and its rivals. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant are both out of form for this IPL season.

Pant, Rohit Eye Form Redemption

While Pant has managed to get only 17 runs across his three innings, Rohit Sharma has acquired 21 runs in his three games.  With Hardik Pandya leading MI and Pant at LSG’s helm, the match promises tactical battles. LSG’s reliance on Pooran and Marsh contrasts with MI’s search for batting stability. 

As the teams prepare to face off, all eyes will be on whether MI can defy history or if LSG will extend their dominance in this lopsided rivalry.

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