Rohit Sharma joins Suryakumar Yadav, Siddhesh Lad at T20 Mumbai League toss

India’s ODI captain Rohit Sharma made a surprise and much-celebrated appearance at the toss during the T20 Mumbai League 2025 clash between Suryakumar Yadav-led Triumph Knights Mumbai North East and Siddhesh Lad’s Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals on Thursday.

The match was already drawing considerable attention, featuring the current Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav at the helm for the Triumph Knights and seasoned Mumbai domestic cricketer Siddhesh Lad leading the Maratha Royals. However, it was Rohit’s unexpected presence that truly electrified the atmosphere at Wankhede Stadium. His charisma and warm rapport with the Mumbai crowd sparked a wave of applause and cheers, instantly elevating the energy of the occasion.

Rohit Sharma in jolly mood at the toss for T20 Mumbai in front of his stand 🤣❤️😎 pic.twitter.com/7jGV1vqWwU

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Rohit, who was recently appointed as the face of the T20 Mumbai League by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), embodies the spirit of Mumbai cricket. His remarkable journey from the maidans of Mumbai to the international stage is a testament to the city’s cricketing ethos. His stature and legacy make him an ideal ambassador to represent both Mumbai’s storied past and its bright cricketing future.

Although his visit was brief, Rohit`s appearance was enough to leave a lasting impression. It provided the perfect launchpad for Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League, which began on June 4 and will take place across two iconic venues, the Wankhede Stadium in South Mumbai and the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

This season marks the much-awaited return of the tournament after a six-year hiatus, and it has already recaptured the imagination of Mumbai’s cricket fans. With a compelling blend of rising local talent and experienced domestic players, the league aims to serve as a vital platform for nurturing Mumbai’s cricketing pipeline, while offering quality entertainment to the city’s passionate fan base.

As one of India’s premier franchise-based domestic T20 tournaments, the T20 Mumbai League’s revival comes at a crucial time, reinforcing Mumbai’s central role in shaping Indian cricket. And with Rohit Sharma lending his iconic presence, the tournament has received just the kind of inspirational start it needed.

This article first appeared on Mid Day