‘Kya middle stump udaya bey’: Rohit Sharma’s hilarious act at Eden has left MI and KKR in splits | Watch

Rohit Sharma and Abhishek Nayar (Videos) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma may be enduring a stop-start IPL 2026 campaign, but the former Mumbai Indians captain ensured there was no shortage of laughs at the Eden Gardens on the eve of the match.Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ league match against Kolkata Knight Riders, MI shared a fun training video in which Rohit imitates KKR coach Abhishek Nayar – one of his closest friends in Indian cricket.In the clip, Rohit copied Nayar’s bowling action at the nets as he theatrically ran in before reaching an empty set of stumps. To everyone’s surprise, the ball hit the middle stump and the players around it were left in stitches.Unable to contain his excitement, Rohit was heard shouting, “Kya middle stump udaya bey.” Even Nayar, who was watching from the nearby KKR camp, laughed at the scene.WATCH:KKR’s season on the brinkWhile Rohit’s antics have lifted spirits, Wednesday’s contest carries far more weight for KKR. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side need to beat Mumbai Indians to stay alive in the fight for the final play-off spot.Defeat would officially end KKR’s campaign, while even a win may leave them dependent on other results. The Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants clash later this week could ultimately decide Kolkata’s fate.KKR have made a late revival after a disastrous start, winning five of their last six matches. Still, that surge may have come too late after their six-game winless stretch to start the season.MI requests one final statementMumbai Indians, no longer in contention, now have a chance to spoil KKR’s push. The five-time champions have endured a forgettable campaign with injuries and inconsistent form damaging their season.Rohit showed flashes of touches despite fitness concerns, while skipper Hardik Pandya is expected to return from injury.

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