Rohit Sharma Swaps Cricket for Pickleball: India captain Rohit Sharma took a break from his IPL 2025 schedule to play pickleball with his daughter, Samaira, and Mumbai Indians teammate Tilak Varma. The trio was spotted engaging in a light-hearted session at what appeared to be the team hotel, showcasing their skills with a pickleball paddle.
Rohit Sharma playing with Tilak Varma and Samaira. pic.twitter.com/c2AfFZOsA8
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A Fun Break from Cricket
Rohit, who has struggled with the bat in IPL 2025, seemed relaxed as he enjoyed the game. He displayed quick reflexes and footwork while keeping the ball in the air in a keepy-uppy session. Samaira appeared delighted, and Tilak joined in, making sure she had fun.
Strong Bond with Tilak Varma
Tilak shares a close bond with Rohit’s family. In 2023, he dedicated a T20I half-century to Samaira, keeping a promise. He also sent a heartfelt message to Rohit after the birth of his second child, highlighting their mentor-protégé relationship.
IPL Struggles and Upcoming Match
Mumbai Indians arrived in Lucknow ahead of their clash with Lucknow Super Giants on April 4. After a rough start with two losses, MI secured a win against KKR. However, Rohit has struggled with the bat, scoring only 21 runs in three matches.
Looking Ahead
Despite his recent IPL struggles, Rohit scored a match-winning 76 in the Champions Trophy final. As Mumbai Indians look to gain momentum, his return to form will be crucial in the powerplays, where strong starts can be game-changing.
News in Brief: Rohit Sharma Swaps Cricket for Pickleball
Rohit Sharma played pickleball with daughter Samaira and Tilak Varma at the Mumbai Indians’ team hotel. The MI squad is preparing for their next match against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite his struggles with the bat in IPL 2025, Rohit’s form will be key to Mumbai’s success.
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