New Delhi: Rohit Sharma The stop-start campaign of IPL 2026 may be enduring, but ex Mumbai Indians The skipper ensured there was no shortage of laughs at Eden Gardens on the eve of the match.Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ league game against Kolkata Knight Riders, MI shared a fun training ground video showing Rohit mimicking the KKR coach. Abhishek Nair – one of his closest friends in Indian cricket. In the clip, Rohit mimics Nair’s bowling action during the nets, walking theatrically before delivering the stumps to an empty seat. To everyone’s surprise, the ball hit the middle stump, leaving the players around him in stitches.Rohit, unable to contain his excitement, was heard shouting: “What a middle stump Udaya Bay.” Even Nair, watching from the KKR camp nearby, laughed at the scene.Look:KKR’s season is at its peak.While Rohit’s antics lightened the mood, Wednesday’s encounter carries a lot of weight for KKR. led the side Ajinkya Rahane Mumbai Indians will have to beat them to stay alive in the race for a final playoff berth.A defeat would officially end KKR’s campaign, while a win could leave them dependent on other results. The clash between Punjab Kings against Lucknow Supergiants this weekend could finally decide Kolkata’s fate.KKR made a late recovery after a disastrous start, winning five of their last six matches. Yet the rise may have come too late after their six-game winless run at the start of the season.MI calls for a final statement.Mumbai Indians, already out of contention, now have a chance to spoil KKR’s push. The five-time champions have endured a forgettable campaign, with injuries and inconsistent form marring their season.Rohit showed flashes of touch despite fitness concerns, while skipper Hardik Pandya Hope to return after injury.
