'Calm down guys' - Rohit Sharma's cheeky response on Mitchell Starc chants in Dallas

Indian cricket's world champion skipper Rohit Sharma found himself in a funny situation during a promotional event in Dallas, USA. Fans began chanting the name of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, prompting a calm and humorous response from the veteran that has since gone viral on social media.

The chants were a reference to a memorable moment from the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024, where Sharma dominated Starc, scoring 29 runs off a single over in a crucial Super Eight match. This brilliant batting display helped India set up a commanding total against Australia at the Daren Sammy International Cricket Stadium in Saint Lucia.

Notably, at the launch of a cricket academy in Dallas, where the 37-year-old was present with his family, fans started to playfully heckle him with "Mitchell Starc" chants. The event host quickly intervened, asking the crowd to be respectful towards the Indian cricketer. It was at this moment that Sharma responded with coolness, saying, "Calm down, guys." This simple yet effective response drew loud cheers from the room, diffusing the situation with humour.

Check out the viral moment here:

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Jay Shah confirms Rohit to lead India in ODIs and Tests

This incident comes after Rohit Sharma's recent retirement from T20 International cricket, following India's victorious campaign in the 20-team tournament. Despite stepping away from the shortest format, Sharma continues to be a crucial player for India in ODIs and Tests. 

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BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that the veteran will lead India in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 and the World Test Championship 2025 final. The Hitman's T20I career ended on a high note, with him being the format's highest scorer with 4,231 runs in 159 games. He also holds the joint highest record for the most centuries (five) in T20 internationals.

Meanwhile, the Men in Blue will be next seen in action against Sri Lanka for three T20Is and as many ODIs. The series will be held on July 27, followed by games on July 28 and July 30. With Gautam Gambhir taking up the role of the Head Coach, it will be interesting to see how the team performs under a new coach.