Rohit Sharma's Watch Snatching Incident Shocks Fans

In a shocking turn of events, Rohit Sharma faced an attempted watch theft while greeting fans from his car. A viral video captures the moment when two young men tried to snatch his luxury Rolex 'Giraffe' watch, valued at ₹3.25 crore. Rohit's quick reaction prevented the theft, but the incident raises concerns about player safety. Recently returning from injury, Rohit played a key role in a match against Lucknow Super Giants, yet the Mumbai Indians' playoff chances remain slim. Their upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru is critical for their season. Read on for more details.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 9, 2026, 14:09 IST

Incident Overview

Mumbai: A startling event unfolded when fans attempted to steal an expensive watch from former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma while he was greeting supporters from his vehicle.

Viral Video of the Attempt

A video capturing the incident has gone viral, depicting Rohit in the back seat of his car, waving to the crowd. Suddenly, two young men approached the vehicle and forcefully grabbed his hand, with one attempting to remove the watch from his wrist.

Rohit's Quick Reaction

Upon realizing the threat, Rohit swiftly pulled his hand back and rolled up the window. The footage shows him angrily gesturing for the men to step back, although the exact timing of the incident remains unclear.

Details of the Watch

Reports indicate that Rohit was wearing a luxurious Rolex 'Giraffe' model, valued at approximately ₹3.25 crore.

Rohit's Recent Performance

On the cricketing front, Rohit has recently returned from an injury hiatus, playing a pivotal role in his team's win against Lucknow Super Giants by scoring an impressive 84 runs off just 44 balls. His powerful performance helped Mumbai chase down a daunting target of 229 runs.

Mumbai Indians' Playoff Hopes

Despite the victory over Lucknow, the Mumbai Indians face a challenging path to the playoffs, currently sitting in ninth place on the points table with 7 losses out of 10 matches. Their next match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru is crucial for their playoff aspirations.

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Rohit Sharma Fans tried to snatch his 3.25 Cr "Giraffe" watch from his wrist. And suddenly he closed the mirror. pic.twitter.com/vMIQFxcdxt

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