Watch: Rohit Sharma receives a special welcome at the team hotel in Ahmedabad ahead of GT vs MI clash

Rohit Sharma receives a warm welcome at Ahmedabad hotel as Mumbai Indians arrive ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans.

Avijit Das
Avijit Das

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Rohit Sharma received a warm welcome at the team hotel in Ahmedabad ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans sharing videos and praising the love shown to the star batter.

The welcome showed Rohit Sharma’s strong fan following across the country. Even before the match, fans gathered to catch a glimpse of him and cheer for their favourite player. The simple gesture created a positive atmosphere around the team ahead of an important game.

Mumbai Indians will be looking to bounce back with a strong performance in the upcoming match. Rohit Sharma’s presence and leadership will be important as the team prepares to face Gujarat Titans in what is expected to be an exciting contest.

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Rohit Sharma receives grand welcome in Ahmedabad ahead of GT vs MI clash

The 'Hitman' of Indian cricket received a grand welcome as the Mumbai Indians arrived in Ahmedabad ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against the Gujarat Titans. Rohit, who missed the last match due to injury, travelled with the squad and was greeted warmly at the team hotel.

A hotel staff member welcomed him with a special sign that read “Mumbai Cha Raja now in Ahmedabad,” showing his strong fan following even in rival cities. The gesture highlighted the popularity of the former India captain and created a positive mood within the team.

The moment brought smiles to players and staff, and videos of the welcome quickly went viral on social media. Rohit was also greeted with a shawl and garland, along with other Mumbai Indians players. Many of them arrived with their families, making it a warm and special welcome ahead of an important IPL 2026 match.

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It remains uncertain whether Rohit Sharma will return to the playing XI for the upcoming match against the Gujarat Titans. However, his presence with the Mumbai Indians squad is a positive sign as the team prepares for an important fixture in IPL 2026.

Mumbai Indians will be hoping for a timely boost from their senior player, both in terms of experience and performance. Rohit’s possible comeback could provide much-needed stability at the top, especially as the team looks to regain confidence.

Having suffered four consecutive defeats, Mumbai Indians currently find themselves near the bottom of the points table. The team will be eager to turn things around, and Rohit’s return could play a key role as they aim to bounce back against a strong Gujarat Titans side.

Fans react as hotel staff welcome Rohit Sharma with “Mumbai Cha Raja” sign

Fans quickly reacted after a hotel staff member welcomed Rohit Sharma with a special sign that read “Mumbai Cha Raja.” The gesture went viral on social media, with many fans praising the love and respect shown to the Mumbai Indians star. Here is how the players reacted:

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