‘Kya middle stump udaya bey’: Rohit Sharma’s funny Eden act leaves MI, KKR in splits | Watch
Ahead of a crucial IPL 2026 clash, Rohit Sharma lightened the mood with a hilarious impression of KKR coach Abhishek Nayar during Mumbai Indians' training. While Rohit's antics brought laughter, Kolkata Knight Riders face immense pressure to win against MI to keep their playoff hopes alive, despite a recent resurgence.
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma may be enduring a stop-start IPL 2026 campaign, but the former Mumbai Indians skipper ensured there was no shortage of laughter at Eden Gardens on match eve. Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ league game against Kolkata Knight Riders, MI shared a fun training-ground video featuring Rohit mimicking KKR coach Abhishek Nayar — one of his closest friends in Indian cricket. In the clip, Rohit copied Nayar’s bowling action during nets, running in theatrically before delivering to an empty set of stumps.
To everyone’s surprise, the ball crashed into the middle stump, leaving players around him in stitches. Rohit, unable to contain his excitement, was heard shouting: “Kya middle stump udaya bey. ” Even Nayar, watching from the KKR camp nearby, burst into laughter at the scene.
WATCH: — mipaltan (@mipaltan) KKR’s season on the edge While Rohit’s antics lightened the mood, Wednesday’s contest carries far greater weight for KKR. The side led by Ajinkya Rahane must beat Mumbai Indians to stay alive in the race for the final playoff berth. A defeat would officially end KKR’s campaign, while even a victory may still leave them dependent on other results.
Punjab Kings’ clash against Lucknow Super Giants later this week could ultimately decide Kolkata’s fate. KKR have staged a late revival after a disastrous start, winning five of their last six matches. Yet that surge may have come too late after their six-match winless stretch at the beginning of the season.