Sanju Samson trolled! Rohit Sharma hilariously mimics Asia Cup winner, Shreyas Iyer laughs

Rohit Sharma's humorous side shone at a recent award night, where he playfully mimicked Sanju Samson's walk, delighting fans. Despite stepping down as ODI captain, his infectious energy and leadership presence remain a significant asset for the Indian team as they prepare for the upcoming series against Australia that will commence on October 19.

Rohit Sharma made fun of Sanju Samson's walking style at a recent award ceremony (Screengrabs/X)

Rohit Sharma may have stepped down as India’s ODI captain, but his charm and sense of humour has taken no hit. The veteran opener was once again the centre of attention at at a recent award night in Mumbai, but for a light-hearted moment involving wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. Sitting beside teammate Shreyas Iyer, who is also India’s vice-captain for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, Rohit was seen sharing a good laugh as Samson walked past their table.

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Moments later, the 38-year-old hilariously mimicked Samson’s walk, imitating it with exaggerated robotic movements that had Iyer in stitches. The playful exchange, caught on camera, quickly went viral on social media, with fans calling it “classic Rohit humour.”

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The light-hearted relationship between the players stood out at the event, which was otherwise an evening of recognition and reflection. Earlier, Rohit had found himself laughing uncontrollably at a mimicry artist’s perfect imitation of former India skipper MS Dhoni in another clip that won over fans online.Watch the hilarious moment here While the evening had its share of laughs, Rohit also used the platform to look back on India’s recent run of success starting from the heartbreak of the 2023 ODI World Cup final to clinching back-to-back ICC titles in 2024 and 2025. He credited former head coach Rahul Dravid and the team’s collective mindset for the turnaround. “Look, I love that team, loved playing with them and it's a journey that we were all into for many years,” Rohit said. “We'd come so close to winning that trophy many times but we couldn’t just get over the line. That is where everyone decided that we need to do something different.”

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Now preparing for the ODI series in Australia starting October 19, Rohit has been putting in the hard yards, looking fit and ready for the challenge ahead. Even without the captaincy tag, his presence both on and off the field is certain to lift spirits in the Indian camp.

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