Sipu Jha
A sea of fans, chaos, and one heartfelt plea — “Usko lagna nahi chahiye.” That’s what former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar was heard saying repeatedly as he shielded Rohit Sharma from an overwhelming crowd outside Mumbai’s iconic Shivaji Park on Friday evening.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The viral clip, now flooding social media, captures the frenzy surrounding India’s cricketing superstar. As Rohit stepped out after a two-hour practice session, hundreds of fans surged toward the exit to catch a glimpse of the former India captain. Amid the commotion, Nayar, Rohit’s longtime friend and former Mumbai teammate, positioned himself protectively between the fans and the cricketer, urging restraint.
“Koi dhakka mat dena, hum sab fans hain, lekin usko lagna nahi chahiye,” Nayar can be heard pleading as security personnel hurriedly formed a human corridor for Rohit’s safe passage to his vehicle. The moment underlined not just the madness of Indian cricket fandom but also the quiet loyalty of those who stand by the players behind the scenes.WATCH: The video of sea of fans as Rohit Sharma exit Shivaji ParkRohit, recently replaced by Shubman Gill as India’s ODI captain, is preparing for the upcoming tour of Australia, starting October 19 in Perth. The 38-year-old has been training intensely with Nayar at Shivaji Park — a symbolic return to his roots in Mumbai cricket. Rohit has been focusing on fitness and technique, with fans noting his leaner frame and renewed intensity.The timing of this clip adds to its poignancy. Even after losing the ODI captaincy, the passion surrounding Rohit remains undiminished. If anything, it seems stronger — proof that in Indian cricket, captaincy may change hands, but adoration doesn’t.At Shivaji Park, where countless Mumbai cricketers have honed their craft, Rohit’s decision to train publicly sends a message — his hunger to perform remains intact.
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