In a heartwarming moment after Mumbai Indians’ emphatic 100-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, a young ball boy was seen touching Rohit Sharma’s feet—an act of pure admiration and respect for the Indian cricket icon. The gesture captured hearts online, with fans calling it a touching tribute to the “Hitman”.
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The match itself was a spectacle. Mumbai Indians, who had never won in Jaipur since 2012, ended that drought in stunning fashion. MI posted 217 for 2—tied for the highest-ever IPL total at this ground—and then dismissed RR for a mere 117, securing a thumping win that also knocked Rajasthan out of playoff contention.
Rohit Sharma scored a fluent 53, sharing the limelight with Ryan Rickelton who struck 61. The duo laid a strong platform with calculated aggression, especially after a quiet start to the innings. Rohit’s shot selection and mastery of angles were on full display as he became the first player to cross 6000 runs for Mumbai Indians.
RR bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs as Suryakumar Yadav (48* off 24) and Hardik Pandya (48* off 20) launched a late assault. With the ball, MI’s bowlers were clinical—Trent Boult picked 3 for 28, Karn Sharma 3 for 23, and Jasprit Bumrah 2 for 15 to wrap up RR’s chase.
But beyond the numbers, it was the symbolic moment with Rohit and the young fan that left a lasting impression. In a game where MI rose to the top of the table again, it was the moment of humility and respect that stole the spotlight.
