Rohit Sharma, India’s ODI and Test captain, boasts a large fan base, which was evident when he arrived at Nagpur airport on the evening of Sunday, February 2. The gang warmly welcomed him with enthusiastic chants, expressing their admiration.
Rohit was accompanied by teammates Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill because the Indian team prepares for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday, February 6, in Nagpur.
As fans eagerly awaited his arrival, the 37-year-old cricketer was greeted with chants like “Rohit-Rohit,” “Mumbai cha Raja Rohit Sharma,” and “Nagpur cha Raja Rohit Sharma.” You may watch the video here:
Whole Nagpur airport shouting loudly “Rohit Rohit”, “Mumbai cha Raja Rohit Sharma” and “Nagpur cha Raja Rohit Sharma”🤯🔥
Unreal craze of Captain Rohit Sharma in his birthplace Nagpur @ImRo45 🐐🙇🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/EZPE4ou6Eq
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) February 3, 2025
Rohit’s latest international appearance got here within the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), where he had a difficult series, scoring just 31 runs in five innings. India also suffered a 3-1 series loss. Nonetheless, with attention now turning to limited-overs cricket, the Mumbai cricketer can be determined to bounce back and showcase his skills for the team.
Gautam Gambhir Backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Amid Form Concerns Ahead of ENG ODI Series
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir voiced his backing for the experienced pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they navigate through a tricky phase. Speaking on the BCCI Naman Awards 2025 on Saturday, February 1, Gambhir highlighted that each players are highly motivated to return to peak form. He remarked:
“I believe each Rohit and Virat, they add a lot value to the dressing room. They add a lot value to Indian cricket as well. They’ve got to play a large role (within the Champions Trophy). And I’ve said it before as well: those guys are so hungry, they need to play for the country. They’ve the fervour to play for the country and deliver for the country.”
After the ODI series against England, India will shift their focus to the 2025 Champions Trophy, starting February 19, where they’re in Group A with Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Recent Zealand.
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