Rohit Sharma’s brief appearance in a Netflix-branded shoot earlier this month left fans guessing, but the mystery is now largely clear. The former Indian captain is not starring in a documentary or a cricket series. Instead, Rohit is part of a promotional collaboration with Netflix for Stranger Things 5: Volume 2, which is set to release on December 26 at 6:30 am IST.
The speculation began after a short clip of Rohit wearing a Netflix T-shirt went viral on social media. Shot in what appeared to be a hotel corridor, the video showed Rohit casually preparing for a shoot, prompting widespread theories about a Netflix-backed documentary on his career or India’s T20 World Cup triumph. Neither Rohit nor Netflix initially provided any clarification, which only added to the buzz.
Adding to the curiosity was Rohit’s Instagram story from early December, where he referenced “Hawkins,” the fictional town from Stranger Things, while relaxing after an ODI against South Africa. At the time, it appeared to be a fan moment rather than a professional tie-up. However, in hindsight, it aligned with Netflix’s promotional campaign for the upcoming season.
According to the latest details, Rohit Sharma’s involvement is limited to a marketing and promotional appearance connected to Stranger Things 5: Volume 2. Netflix has increasingly used high-profile global sports personalities to create localised buzz for its biggest releases, especially in cricket-loving markets like India.
There is no documentary or biographical series on Rohit Sharma linked to this collaboration as of now. The appearance is aimed at amplifying reach and engagement for the show rather than showcasing Rohit’s cricketing journey.
In short, Rohit Sharma is on Netflix not as a subject, but as a brand collaborator, helping promote one of the platform’s most anticipated global releases.
