'Sharma ji ka beta, mera beta' - Suniel Shetty, Rohit Sharma hilariously troll KL Rahul in new IPL ad

KL Rahul found himself at the center of a hilarious banter in the latest advertisement teaser for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. The ad, brought by Dream 11, a prominent sponsor of the IPL, showcased Rahul approaching a table occupied his father-in-law Suniel Shetty and Rohit Sharma.

As Rahul attempted to join the duo, Rohit humorously declared it a "family dinner" between him and Shetty, leaving Rahul momentarily flustered. Shetty then quipped that until the IPL concludes, "Sharmaji ka beta, mera beta" (Mr. Sharma's son is like my son) much to everyone's amusement.

Responding to the ad on social media, Rohit playfully announced the end of family time for Rahul and the commencement of rivalry, asserting Mumbai's claim over Shetty, who is associated with the Mumbai franchise. "Family time over @klrahul, ab rivalry time shuru ho gaya hai! @SunielVShetty ab hue humare. (Family time over KL Rahul, now time to start the rivalry. Suniel Shetty belongs to us.)," said Rohit.

The advertisement is part of a series released by Dream 11, featuring various celebrities and stars from the IPL teams engaging in playful banter. In another ad video, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant indulged in some light-hearted exchanges, setting the tone for the upcoming season.

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As the IPL approaches, both KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma are set to embrace new roles. Rahul is speculated to take on a middle-order position for the Lucknow franchise with an eye on the T20 World Cup, while Devdutt Padikkal is anticipated to open alongside Quinton de Kock. Meanwhile, Rohit has been relieved of captaincy duties for Mumbai, with Hardik Pandya stepping into the leadership role.

The excitement mounts as Mumbai Indians gear up to kick off their campaign against Gujarat Titans on March 24, coinciding with Lucknow Super Giants' clash against Rajasthan Royals on the same day. Meanwhile, the season will kick off on March 22 with the high-voltage CSK and RCB clash in Chennai.