IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma thanks Abhishek Nayar after smart knock vs CSK
Rohit Sharma thanked Abhishek Nayar after his smart knock for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 clash on Sunday, April 20 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The 37-year-old won the Player of the Match award after he played an unbeaten 76-run knock off 45 balls, helping the five-time champions chase down 177 with 26 balls to spare and win by nine wickets.advertisementRohit blended caution with aggression and played a mature knock. As far as Rohit and Nayar are concerned, they have been working together for quite some time now. Nayar worked as the assistant coach of the Indian team with Rohit as captain. Before MI's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 17, the duo were spotted at the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) BKC facility.After his knock against the Super Kings, the Nagpur-born Rohit shared a post thanking Nayar. Rohit wrote, 'Thanks Bro!'
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Nayar was recently let go by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), after which he rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).'I wanted to hit the ball'advertisementAfter his knock, Rohit spoke about how he didn't let the pressure of low scores affect him."Wankhede wants to enjoy good cricket. After being here for a long time, it's easy to start doubting yourself and start doing different things. It was important for me to practice well, hit the ball well. When you are clear in your mind, things like this can happen. It has been a while but if you doubt yourself, you put pressure on yourself. It is important to balance how you want to play,' Rohit said after the match.'Today I wanted to hit the ball but was also important to hold the shape and extend the arms. And then if the ball is in the arc, I wanted to try what I always do. It has not been happening consistently but I am not going to doubt myself,' Rohit added.MI's next match is against Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Wednesday, April 23 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InMust Watch
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