Fans reacting on departure of Rohit Sharma off Siraj's bowling [Source: @Cric_Jeba/x.com]
Mohammed Siraj cleaned up India's Test and ODI skipper, Rohit Sharma in the first over of the ninth match in the IPL 2025. The moment reminded the fans of the Indian pacer's snub he received under Rohit's leadership.
Notably, Gujarat Titans batted first in the game and posted a formidable total of 196 runs in their 20 overs. It was expected that the MI openers, Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton will provide them with solid platform in the chase.
While the MI fans expected a solid start from their openers, the opposite turned out to be true. Mohammed Siraj picked up both Rickelton and Rohit and gave the five time IPL champions a rude shock.
Immediately after the dream opening spell by Siraj, the fans were seen taking to the social media. Some of the fans pointed out how Rohit Sharma called Siraj ineffective ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 and snubbed him from the side.
Here is how the Fans reacted on Social Media -
'DSP Siraj arrested Rohit Sharma 😄': @Cric_jeba
'Dsp Mohammad Siraj arrested rohit sharma': @Honest_Cric_fan
'Rohit once said "Siraj is not effective"🤡😭': @PalyalAsho42645
'Rohit once said "Siraj is not effective"🤡😭': @MohammadFa83199
'Siraj ka kahar': @bharat_manthann
'EFFECTIVE Siraj 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️: @glamourworld77
'DSP Siraj 🔥': @swroopsuthar35
Gujarat Titans will take heart from the first two wickets. However, the MI have enough depth in the team and the game can change still complexion.