Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Shardul Thakur recently revealed what he learned about humility and professionalism from veteran batsman Rohit Sharma. ipl 2026 Season. The right-arm fast bowler said Rohit has remained down to earth despite his global success and long, illustrious career in international cricket.
Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians are set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 29 at the Wankhede Stadium. The five-time IPL champions are currently ninth in the 10-team points table with just four points from seven matches and are eagerly awaiting Sharma’s return from a hamstring injury.
Rohit Sharma has always been the same as a person – Shardul Thakur
In a recent interview with Mumbai IndiansShardul Thakur praised Rohit Sharma. Thakur said that despite achieving global fame and long-term success in international cricket, the senior opening batsman has remained polite and respectful towards everyone.
He said, “Rohit as a person has always been the same. He is very down to earth, he knows his roots, where he comes from, so he respects every person. I told him not to let the child inside him die, it was for a reason.”
Thakur said, “The way he handles himself after playing for so many years, seeing stardom and becoming famous is very commendable. It is easy for people to change after all this, but… Rohit has remained the same over the years. It is a big achievement.”
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Rohit Sharma saw me for the first time in school – Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur Recalled his early days during school practice sessions. He said that Rohit always made him feel comfortable while sharing the dressing room in domestic cricket for Mumbai and later for the Indian national team.
Thakur recalled, “Rohit has known me for many years. The first time he saw me was during our practice sessions in school, when I was just 15 years old. Then, when I entered the Ranji Trophy and was later selected for India, we spent a lot of time together.”
“Credit to him, despite being my senior, he has made me comfortable. I can joke with him and so on. To be a senior professional and to put me in my place is a big thing and you won’t find many people who do that,” the fast bowler said.
I will put cake on Rohit Sharma’s face – Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur ends his interview with a funny comment Rohit SharmaUpcoming birthday celebration. “He has already told all of us… don’t put cake on my face. But now I am saying, I will put cake on Rohit’s face,” Thakur jokingly warned.
Before Sharma celebrates his 39th birthday tomorrow, Mumbai Indians look for a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad today. Mumbai Indians are heavily dependent on their returning opener after their 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and need a quick win to revive their IPL campaign.
Despite missing three matches due to a hamstring injury, Rohit remains the fourth highest run-scorer for Mumbai this season. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Wankhede Stadium. He has scored 137 runs at an average of 45.67 more Strike rate of 165.06 so far.
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