Rohit Sharma and Nita Ambani were seen having a serious discussion after Mumbai Indians' win over Kolkata Knight Riders, where Rohit continued his poor form, scoring only 13 runs. Despite Sharma's struggles, MI secured an easy victory thanks to notable performances from Ashwani Kumar and Ryan Rickelton, who played a crucial role in the run chase.
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