Rohit Sharma Expresses Frustration with Paparazzi at Mumbai Airport

Rohit Sharma, the veteran cricketer, showed his irritation towards paparazzi at Mumbai airport while heading to Jaipur for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. In a recent video, he firmly asked photographers to stop recording him. Arriving in Jaipur with captain Shardul Thakur, the Mumbai team is set to begin their campaign against Sikkim on December 24. Rohit, who recently achieved the No. 1 ODI ranking, is expected to lead the team with his impressive batting form. The Vijay Hazare Trophy is a prestigious domestic competition, and Mumbai aims to reclaim their title, with Karnataka as the defending champions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 23, 2025, 16:56 IST

Rohit Sharma's Airport Encounter

Rohit Sharma, a seasoned player for Team India, showed visible annoyance at Mumbai airport as he was filmed by paparazzi while departing for Jaipur in preparation for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. In a video shared on social media platform X, the 38-year-old firmly instructed the photographers to "Arre band karo" (stop recording), clearly indicating his displeasure before boarding his flight.

Journey to Jaipur

Rohit arrived in Jaipur late on Monday, accompanied by Mumbai's captain Shardul Thakur. The team is set to compete in Group C, kicking off their tournament against Sikkim on December 24, followed by a match against Uttarakhand two days later.

Paparazzi Attention

Just a week prior, the same paparazzi had pursued KL Rahul and his wife for photographs. However, this time, Rohit did not hold back and firmly requested them to maintain their distance.

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Mumbai's Squad and Rohit's Performance

The Mumbai squad includes notable players such as Siddhesh Lad, Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer Khan, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Hardik Tamore, Shams Mulani, and Tanush Kotian. Rohit is expected to lead the team with his batting prowess, having recently achieved the No. 1 ODI ranking after an impressive series against Australia, where he scored 202 runs in three innings, including a century in Sydney, followed by two quick half-centuries in the home series against South Africa.

Previous Vijay Hazare Trophy Experience

The Nagpur-born cricketer last participated in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2018, where he played in the semi-final against Hyderabad at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, scoring only 17 runs, although Mumbai secured victory. Over 18 matches in this tournament, Rohit has amassed 581 runs at an average of 38.73, including one century and three fifties.

Looking Ahead

The Vijay Hazare Trophy is a highly regarded domestic one-day competition, and Mumbai aims to reclaim their former glory with the leadership of their experienced players. Karnataka enters the 2025-26 season as the defending champions, having triumphed over Vidarbha in the previous final.