and have always shared a strong bond. Over the years, they’ve formed successful partnerships for the Indian cricket team. There were occasionally rumors about a possible rift between them, often fueled by on-field decisions, team dynamics, and media reports.
However, both Kohli and Rohit have repeatedly denied these rumors, emphasizing that there is no truth to the claims. They have always spoken highly of each other, showing mutual respect for their cricketing skills and maintaining a strong professional relationship.
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Virat Kohli talks about his equation with Rohit Sharma, and how they’ve bonded over the years and created some wonderful memories!
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Virat Kohli on his bond with Rohit Sharma
Ahead of the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians, Kohli spoke about his equation with Rohit Sharma, and how they’ve bonded over the years and created some wonderful memories.
Speaking on RCB channel he said, “Playing alongside someone for such a long time naturally leads to a strong bond, especially when you share so much of your understanding of the game. In the early years, we were constantly learning from each other and growing in our careers simultaneously. We often exchanged ideas, asked questions, and discussed various aspects of the game. Over time, we also worked closely together in leadership roles, where we regularly discussed strategies and ideas.”
He added,” More often than not, we found ourselves on the same page regarding the best approach to a particular situation or match. The trust we’ve built over the years is invaluable, knowing that we can rely on each other to get the job done for the team. Reflecting on our long careers, we are both grateful and proud of the journey we’ve shared. It wasn’t always certain that we would play for India for 15 years, but the consistency and memories we’ve built together have been incredibly fulfilling. It’s been a privilege to share these moments and continue to do so.”
Mumbai Indians look for second win against RCB
Mumbai Indians will look to win their second match of the IPL 2025 season when they next play at Wankhede Stadium against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The Hardik Pandya-led team have lost three matches so far in the tournament. In the third match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai registered their first victory of the season but later lost again against the Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs in the following game. RCB on the other hand, have won two out of three matches so far and will look to upset MI on their own backyard.
