Rohit Sharma may no longer lead India in One-Day Internationals, but the veteran batter continues to capture attention, this time for a delightful off-field moment that left everyone in stitches. At the recent CEAT Cricket Rating Awards in Mumbai, Rohit, seated alongside his wife Ritika Sajdeh, found himself utterly unable to suppress his laughter as a talented mimicry artist delivered an uncannily accurate imitation of former India captain MS Dhoni.
As the performer flawlessly transitioned into Dhoni’s distinctive voice, Rohit erupted in laughter, turning to share the moment with Ritika, who herself reacted with a blend of amusement and outright disbelief. The couple’s genuine reactions quickly spread across social media, with fans online universally praising the artist’s precision and Rohit’s refreshingly uninhibited response.
While the evening featured imitations of several other cricketing personalities, it was the mimicry of Dhoni—Rohit’s former captain and long-time teammate—that truly stole the spotlight and became the talk of the event.
This light-hearted viral moment occurred on a night where Rohit also delved into more serious topics, reflecting on India’s inspiring resurgence following the heartbreaking 2023 ODI World Cup final. He spoke of the team’s incredible journey to securing back-to-back ICC titles in 2024 and 2025, crediting former head coach Rahul Dravid and the unwavering collective belief within the squad for this remarkable transformation.
“Look, I love that team, loved playing with them and it’s a journey that we were all into for many years,” Rohit shared. “We’d come so close to winning that trophy many times but we couldn’t just get over the line. That is where everyone decided that we need to do something different.”
Rohit elaborated on how India’s turnaround was fundamentally built on a renewed mindset and profound team unity. “It cannot be done by one or two players. We needed everyone to buy into that thought, which was good from everyone,” he added.
Now, having transitioned from India’s ODI and Test captaincy to Shubman Gill, Rohit remains a vital part of the national setup. He is scheduled to travel with Virat Kohli for the upcoming ODI series in Australia, commencing October 19.