Following the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) defeat to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 17, 2024, co-owner Nita Ambani and former captain Rohit Sharma were observed in a serious conversation at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. This interaction, captured in photographs and videos, quickly gained traction on social media, leading to widespread speculation about potential changes within the MI team.
In the match, Rohit Sharma delivered an impressive performance, scoring 68 runs off 38 balls. Despite his efforts, MI suffered an 18-run loss, concluding a disappointing IPL 2024 season where they finished at the bottom of the points table with only four wins out of 14 matches.
Following the game, Nita Ambani addressed the MI team in the dressing room, acknowledging the season’s shortcomings and emphasizing the honor of representing Mumbai Indians. She stated, “Disappointing season for all of us. Things didn’t go the way we wanted them to, but I’m still a huge Mumbai Indians fan. Not just an owner. I think to wear the Mumbai Indians jersey is a huge honour and a privilege.” Ambani also extended her best wishes to players Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming T20 World Cup, expressing confidence that “all Indians are cheering for you. We wish you all the best.”
The nature of the discussion between Nita Ambani and Rohit Sharma remains undisclosed, fueling various theories among fans and analysts regarding the future direction of the Mumbai Indians franchise.
