India skipper Rohit Sharma celebrated his 37th birthday with a midnight cake-cutting session alongside his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, and teammates ahead of their crucial IPL 2024 clash against Lucknow Super Giants. The intimate celebration took place as the team prepared for the important match at Ekana Sports Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Rohit Sharma celebrates 37th birthday with Mumbai Indians teammates
A video going rounds on social media shows Rohit Sharma with a big smile on his face as he cut the cake with Ritika by his side. Joining them were his India and Mumbai Indians teammate Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty, adding to the joyous atmosphere. Tim David was seen hugging the former captain as well.
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Mumbai Indians aim for a much-needed win against Lucknow Super Giants
Mumbai Indians have their work cut out for them, needing to beat Lucknow Super Giants in a must-win game. Currently sitting in ninth place with just three wins and six points from nine matches, Mumbai Indians face a significant challenge to keep their playoff hopes alive. Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, are in fifth place with five wins and ten points from the same number of matches.
The head-to-head record between these teams favours Lucknow Super Giants, who lead 3-1. The last time these teams met at the Ekana Cricket Ground, LSG secured a thrilling victory by five runs. As Rohit Sharma celebrates his birthday, he will be hoping to lead his team to a much-needed win to turn around their IPL 2024 campaign.