Former Team India skipper Rohit Sharma made an impact in the field despite a disappointing outing with the bat during Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Uttarakhand. After being dismissed for a golden duck, he took a sharp catch at first slip at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on December 26.
Fans who packed the stadium hoping to watch Rohit bat were left disappointed. Rohit perished for a golden duck against Uttarakhand on Friday. He went for his trademark pull shot but failed to connect. The 25-year-old fast bowler dismissed the star Indian batter in the opening over, silencing the Jaipur crowd.
Musheer Khan Urges Jaipur Crowd to Cheer After Rohit Sharma’s Slip Catch
While defending a big total, Mumbai needed an early breakthrough, and Rohit Sharma delivered it at the slip cordon. In the third over of the run chase, Shardul Thakur found the outside edge of opener Kamal Singh’s bat.
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The ball flew to first slip, where Rohit reacted quickly. He fumbled the catch at first but managed to hold on by pulling it close to his body. As soon as the catch was completed, the stadium erupted.
Rohit celebrated with a big jump and threw the ball in the air, clearly enjoying the moment. His teammates rushed in to congratulate him. Musheer Khan added to the excitement by gesturing to the crowd to make more noise. The Jaipur crowd responded loudly, turning the dismissal into a lively moment.
The way Mushir Khan is asking the crowd to clap and cheer for Rohit Sharma’s catch.🥹❤️
Khan brothers truly loves Rohit Sharma.🐐 pic.twitter.com/NFAx9Ik1Pl
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) December 26, 2025
Mumbai Recover After Rohit Sharma’s Early Exit
Rohit Sharma’s early dismissal changed the mood inside the stadium. As soon as he was caught at deep square leg, the noise dropped and many fans began walking out. Some supporters even shouted for a no-ball.
After losing Rohit and Angkrish Raghuvanshi early, Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan steadied the side with a strong partnership. Both batters scored half-centuries to rebuild after the early setbacks.
Hardik Tamore then played a key role with the bat. He remained unbeaten on 93 and pushed Mumbai past the 330-run mark. Those late runs gave the team a big total to defend. Devendra Singh Bora took three wickets, but Mumbai finished on 331 for 7.
Rohit Sharma’s 155-Run Knock Vijay Hazare Trophy Return
Just days earlier, Rohit Sharma made his return to List A cricket with a dominant performance in Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy opener against Sikkim. He scored 155 from just 94 balls, including 18 fours and nine sixes, as Mumbai secured an eight-wicket win while chasing 237 in a little over 30 overs.
In front of nearly 20,000 fans on Christmas Eve, Rohit punished an inexperienced bowling attack with ease, mixing powerful pulls, clean sweeps, and clever late cuts. Sikkim’s pacers struggled for pace and control, while the spinners failed to contain him once he settled in.
Despite being dropped twice, Rohit never lost momentum. He consistently found gaps and cleared the boundary. The right-handed batter also equalled David Warner’s record for the most 150-plus scores in the format.
