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Rohit has a strong connection with the Ambani family, having represented Mumbai Indians (MI) since 2011, a franchise owned by them.
At Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, Rohit Sharma was present alongside Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, as India began their 2026 T20 World Cup title defense against the United States of America. Despite failures of the top order, India secured a 29-run win in their first match of Group A.
Suryakumar Yadav, stepping into the shoes of Rohit Sharma, played a match-winning role for India with a scintillating unbeaten 84 from just 49 deliveries. Yadav’s knock helped India post a competitive total of 161. Later, a clinical bowling performance, led by Mohammed Siraj’s three-wicket haul and crucial contributions from Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh, both claiming two wickets each, ensured India successfully defended their total.
Rohit was seen sitting alongside the Ambanis, and a viral moment quickly captured the attention of fans online. The Indian cricketer was offered a cup of tea by the industrialist, but he politely declined. The clip soon went viral on social media platforms.
Last night, Rohit Sharma was going to sit beside Ritika, but Mukesh Ambani asked him to sit next to him instead 🤍 pic.twitter.com/d9YEMXajlv
— Kusha Sharma (@Kushacritic) February 8, 2026
Rohit has a strong connection with the Ambani family, having represented Mumbai Indians (MI) since 2011, a franchise owned by them. He captained the team for a decade starting in 2013, leading them to victory in all five of their Indian Premier League (IPL) titles during his tenure.
Rohit has been named the brand ambassador for the T20 World Cup, marking him as the first current cricketer to hold this prestigious position. During the opening ceremony, he took to the stage with the trophy, accompanied by ICC chairman Jay Shah.
Rohit led India to victory in the previous edition of the T20 World Cup, held in the West Indies and the USA. The final against South Africa marked his final T20I appearance for the national team.