Rohit Sharma Makes A Wish After Rishabh Pant Spots Fallen Eyelash – WATCH
In a tender interlude amid the intensity of India’s second One-Day International against South Africa in Raipur, captain Rohit Sharma shared a whimsical moment with teammate Rishabh Pant that offered a glimpse into his deepest aspirations. As the players paused during the innings break at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Pant spotted an eyelash drifting onto Rohit’s face. With a gentle touch, the wicketkeeper-batter removed it and rested it on Rohit’s right palm, encouraging him to close his eyes and form a silent wish before exhaling it away—a classic childhood ritual laced with unspoken hopes.
The exchange, captured on broadcast and quickly circulating via a tweet from @MentionCricket, drew an insightful commentary from Abhishek Nayar, Rohit’s longtime collaborator and former India assistant coach. Speaking on Star Sports, Nayar decoded the gesture with affectionate familiarity: “I’d said this on a show once that he (Rohit) really has just two wishes. One is obviously, ‘I want to hold the 2027 World Cup in my hands’, and the other, in the more immediate future, is his desire to score a century in the next match.”
The revelation resonated deeply, given Rohit’s storied yet bittersweet journey in global tournaments. Just two years prior, in 2023, he had steered India to an unbeaten path through the Cricket World Cup, only to endure heartbreak in the final against Australia. That near-triumph lingers as motivation, fueling his vision for redemption in 2027.
The break also marked a ceremonial highlight: Rohit, alongside young batter Tilak Varma, unveiled India’s fresh kit for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Crafted by Adidas in a striking palette of deep blue accented by vibrant orange, the jersey symbolizes renewal and national pride. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia joined the proceedings, underscoring the event’s significance.
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The upcoming T20 spectacle, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, positions the hosts as defending champions under new skipper Suryakumar Yadav. Placed in Group A alongside rivals Pakistan, the USA, the Netherlands, and Namibia, India’s title defense kicks off against the USA at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, followed by a clash with Namibia in Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 12.
Reflecting on his legacy post-retirement from T20Is after captaining India to glory in 2024, Rohit spoke with measured optimism. “It’s been a long journey,” he told reporters. “We won our first World Cup in 2007, and we had to wait more than 15 years to win the next one. It’s been a long road with plenty of ups and downs, but it felt great to lift the trophy again. Now, with the World Cup happening in India, it’s going to be an exciting tournament. My best wishes are always with the team, and I’m sure everyone will be behind them and supporting them for doing their best.”
As brand ambassador for the campaign, Rohit’s words bridged eras, evoking the 2007 triumph under MS Dhoni while igniting anticipation for home soil battles. The eyelash moment, simple yet profound, encapsulated not just personal dreams but the enduring spirit of a cricketer who has defined Indian batting—and now, its future horizons.