NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s playful banter has once again stolen the spotlight ahead of Mumbai Indians’ big clash against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
During a net session, a video posted by Mumbai Indians on X captured Rohit roasting LSG pacer Shardul Thakur, saying, “Kya re hero, abhi aa raha hai, ghar ka team hai kya?” (“Hey hero, you’re coming now? Is this your home team?”). The cheeky comment, delivered in Rohit’s trademark style, quickly went viral, giving fans a moment of pure entertainment.
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Rohit, who was sitting next to LSG mentor Zaheer Khan when Shardul arrived late for practice, didn’t miss the chance to pull his leg, much to the amusement of those around.
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While the banter kept spirits high, the upcoming match at Wankhede Stadium promises serious competition.
Both Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are locked at 10 points after nine games, with MI holding a slight edge thanks to a better net run rate. With playoff spots on the line, every game counts from here.
Mumbai are peaking at the right time, riding a wave of four consecutive wins.
Rohit Sharma himself has found form, blasting two solid half-centuries recently after a slow start to the season. Support has also come from Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Trent Boult, making MI a serious threat.

For LSG, the batting core of Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and Aiden Markram has been vital, but consistency will be key if they hope to topple a confident MI unit.
With local boy Shardul Thakur leading their bowling attack and young Digvesh Rathi impressing, LSG will hope to stage an upset despite the tough conditions.