Former Team India skipper Rohit Sharma ended his Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 campaign after playing two matches for his state team, Mumbai. The right-handed hitter returned home after providing some memorable moments to the fans and will not feature for the team for the remainder of the ongoing tournament.
Rohit was dismissed without scoring in the second round of the tournament. Uttarakhand pacer Devendra Singh Bora removed him for a golden duck in Jaipur on Friday (December 26). Notably, the veteran batter played a knock of 155 runs in Mumbai’s opening match against Sikkim, where he had ensured victory.
Rohit Sharma returns to Mumbai after Vijay Hazare Trophy stint
According to Indian Express reporter Devendra Pandey, Rohit returned home after completing his short stint in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He was expected to play only a few matches for Mumbai in the tournament.
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Rohit Sharma returned home today. He will not participate for Mumbai in progress #VijayHazareTrophy2025
– Devendra Pandey (@pdevendra) December 26, 2025
Many fans came to see him in Jaipur. Many spectators left the Sawai Mansingh Stadium after his dismissal, but a few stayed just to get a glimpse of the star batter.
As Mumbai face Chhattisgarh on December 29, the Mumbai Cricket Association is expected to announce Rohit’s replacement soon. Mumbai are currently placed at the top of the Group C points table and are on course to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Rohit Sharma seen in the evening with Ritika Sajdeh
Rohit is back in Mumbai after completing his stint at the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Jaipur, where he represented Mumbai in the national tournament.
Soon after reaching the city, Rohit was seen spending time off the field with his wife, Ritika Sajdeh. The couple stepped out for a late night dinner in Mumbai, giving fans a glimpse of their downtime after returning from cricket duties.
The videos quickly went viral on social media platforms with fans sharing photos and clips of the star batter enjoying a relaxed evening after returning from Jaipur.
Rohit Sharma returning to Mumbai from Jaipur after playing at VHT for Mumbai.❤️ pic.twitter.com/Kpryeywqbt
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) December 26, 2025
Rohit Sharma with Ritika Bhabhi after a late dinner in Mumbai after returning from Jaipur.❤️ pic.twitter.com/wbZz7pKfmK
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) December 26, 2025
Mumbai register second consecutive victory despite Rohit Sharma’s Golden Duck
Mumbai sealed their second consecutive victory in the Vijay Hazare Trophy despite dismissing Rohit for a golden duck. After the initial setback, Mumbai’s middle order helped the team post a total of 331 in their allotted 50 overs.
Musheer Khan and Sarfaraz Khan scored 55 each, while Hardik Tamore played a key role with an unbeaten 93. Shams Mulani (48) and Shardul Thakur (29) contributed with valuable runs.
In reply, Yuvraj Chaudhary top-scored with 96, while Jagadeesha Suchith added 51, but they failed to get support from the others. Shardul Thakur, Onkar Tarmale and Musheer Khan picked up two wickets each, while Mulani and Tanush Kotian chipped in with one wicket each.
The 38-year-old is expected to be part of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11 in Vadodara. He scored 202 runs against Australia, including a century, and recorded two half-centuries in the home ODI series against South Africa.
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