Fan enters ground to meet Rohit Sharma (Source:@CricCrazyJohns,x.com)
In a recent video that is going viral, a passionate fan invaded the pitch to meet Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Day 3 of Mumbai’s sixth-round Ranji Trophy match against Jammu & Kashmir at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy. The incident unfolded on Saturday, January 25, as Rohit made his long-awaited Ranji comeback to prepare for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
Fan Breaches Security To Meet Rohit Sharma
As seen in the clip, the fan breached tight security and sprinted onto the field and approached Rohit Sharma, who calmly acknowledged the admirer with a tap on the shoulder. Security personnel quickly intervened and escorted the individual off the ground without further disruption.
Rohit Sharma's Not So Impressive Ranji Comeback
It is important to mention that, Rohit Sharma had a disappointing outing in the match against Jammu and Kashmir. He scored just 3 and 28 in his two innings. In the first innings, it was clearly evident that he struggled against the pace of Umar Nazir Mir and was dismissed after edging a mistimed pull shot. In the second innings, he showed glimpses of his brilliance with two fours and three sixes but fell after miscuing another pull shot, caught brilliantly by Abid Mushtaq.
Talking about the match, despite Mumbai's star-studded lineup that has experience and senior players like Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, and Shivam Dube failed to make any significant impact. However, the lower order saved the day for Mumbai. Shardul Thakur played a crucial knock and made 51 runs in the first innings, and in the second innings, he made spectacular 113.
However, Jammu & Kashmir showcased their brilliant performance and handed Mumbai a shocking five-wicket defeat. It is important to note that, this marked J&K's second consecutive Ranji win over Mumbai.