Watch: Fans chant ‘Mumbai ka bhai kaun – Rohit, Rohit’ after India’s victory in semifinal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s aggressive approach throughout the World Cup has garnered widespread acclaim, setting the tone for the team to post imposing totals on the scoreboard.
The Indian captain’s impressive record of 550 runs in 10 matches, with a striking rate of 124.15, stands as a testament to his bold and fearless style of cricket.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain hails Rohit as a true hero, attributing the transformation of his side’s culture to him that played a huge role in the team’s journey to the World Cup final.
Rohit’s fans are also in awe of him that was witnessed after India-New Zealand semi-final at Wankhede in the team’s hotel – a video of which went viral on social media. Fans were heard chanting Mumbai ka “Bhai kaun – Rohit, Rohit”.

Talking about the match, India opted to bat first and scored 397/4 in their 50 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma (47 in 29 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Shubman Gill (80 in 66 balls, with eight fours and three sixes) delivered a fine start with a 71-run opening stand.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell stitched up a partnership to pull the Kiwis back into the game. But Shami’s seven-wicket haul left the Blackcaps without answers and India went on to register a 70-run victory.