Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma and Lucknow Super Giants’ Rishabh Pant shared a warm hug before their IPL 2025 match. The video went viral, showing their camaraderie. Both teams have had an inconsistent start this season. MI, led by Hardik Pandya, face challenges, while LSG rely on Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh for good performance.
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