WATCH: Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma head out for practice in swanky Mercedes car

Mumbai Indians (MI) are getting ready to play their penultimate game of IPL 2025 season on Wednesday. Hardik Pandya and his side face Delhi Capitals in a key encounter at the Wankhede Stadium. Win for the five-time winners will secure their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs along with Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings. 

Captain Rohit Sharma spotted in his dashing Mercedes with Tilak Varma going to practice yesterday.💙🔥 pic.twitter.com/BtJfPlGtlA

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Former skipper Rohit Sharma is set to be the main in focus as he steps onto the field for the first time after a stand was named after him at the Wankhede Stadium. Rohit was seen heading to practice in Mercedes car along with teammate Tilak Varma ahead of the game on Wednesday. 

Rohit could be seen at the driver’s while yet another MI personnel was siting beside the veteran batter. Tilak Varma soon joined the duo and was seen sitting behind in a short video posted by a fan on social media. Tilak Varma shares a great bond with Rohit Sharma since his IPL debut in 2022. 

Former England stars speaks on Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement 

Moeen Ali who was part of Kolkata Knight Riders is one of the many overseas players who haven’t returned for rest of IPL 2025 season. The 37-year-old was a guest on a podcast called ‘Beard Before Wicket’ where he was asked to comment on Rohit’s Test retirement. 

Former English player called Rohit a natural as he went onto explain, “Rohit was a more natural player in terms of, like, amazing to watch. Like a proper gift given to him. When I say natural, everything looks a lot smoother. He was a top player. There was a period of time where he was probably the most talented player in the world, naturally. Like probably didn't do the work in terms of fitness and stuff as Virat but still as effective. Would probably hit the ball further."

Rohit Sharma has scored 300 runs so far this campaign from 11 games with three fifties. The former MI skipper scored 76 not out against Chennai Super Kings and followed it up with 70 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Third fifty of the season came against Rajasthan Royals where Rohit scored 53 off 36 balls.