Pickleball mania goes on to catch the world on fire with increasing popularity due to its ease of play and minimal training needs, drawing sportspersons of all kinds. India’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is the latest sportsperson to attempt his skills in the racket sport.
Rohit Sharma Was Seen Playing With His Daughter
During a three-day off with his Mumbai Indians teammates after their eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, Rohit was spotted having fun playing a game of pickleball with his daughter Samaira and MI batsman Tilak Varma. Mumbai Indians take on Lucknow Super Giants in an away game on Friday.
While playing pickleball, Rohit displayed his nimble reflexes, experimenting with different strokes. Samaira enjoyed watching her dad play, and Tilak came to join in on some fun.
Rohit Sharma playing with his two kids Tilak Varma and Samaira.😭❤️🔥😍 pic.twitter.com/k5M8doKOPW
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Craze Of Pickleball In India
By participating in the pickleball craze, Rohit, who had recently led India to triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, joins the latest bunch in pushing the sport, which has been booming in India. The sport is increasingly gaining popularity because of its health advantages and has even begun to replace golf as the favorite pastime for corporate workers. In India, there are more than 50,000 active players and thousands of courts, with celebrities also beginning to invest and sponsor pickleball.
Rohit’s Lean Patch In IPL
On the cricket front, Rohit is looking to regain his form in the upcoming IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants. He has struggled lately, scoring only 21 runs in three games. After getting out for a duck against Chennai Super Kings and getting out for eight against Gujarat Titans, he managed to score only 13 runs against KKR. His best recent performance was in the ICC Champions Trophy final when he scored 76 runs. Rohit will be looking to regain his form during the current IPL season.
