MI vs RR IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Birthday Mix-Up with Sanju Samson Goes Viral: WATCH

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India's captain, Rohit Sharma, had the internet buzzing with laughter on Wednesday after a hilarious video surfaced showing him having some fun with Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson ahead of their IPL 2025 clash.

Celebrating his 38th birthday, Rohit played a cheeky prank on Samson by pretending to be confused about the actual date of his birthday, leaving the latter visibly puzzled.

The playful exchange between the two cricketers was followed by warm hugs, not just between Rohit and Samson but also with other Rajasthan Royals players, showcasing a camaraderie that transcended the competition.

As if the light-hearted moment wasn't heartwarming enough, Rohit was also seen catching up with former India head coach Rahul Dravid, who now works with Rajasthan Royals. The duo shared a special moment ahead of their teams' face-off, which added a sentimental touch to the viral clip.

Rohit and Dravid were key figures in India's historic ICC T20 World Cup triumph in 2024, where India defeated South Africa in the final, ending a lengthy trophy drought. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are having a rough season in IPL 2025, with only three wins so far.

However, they managed to pull off a stunning victory against the Gujarat Titans in their last game, chasing down a mammoth 213-run target, thanks to the brilliant performance of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has become the talk of the town.

Rajasthan's playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, though, as they sit at the bottom of the points table. Despite that, there's still a faint chance for them to make it, but the management has largely accepted their fate.

In Samson's absence, Suryavanshi has filled in with remarkable poise, and his impressive batting in recent matches, including a sensational 166-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal against Gujarat Titans, has given the side much-needed hope.

The young southpaw has already made a big impact in the league, but his biggest test awaits when he faces Mumbai's ace pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, in their upcoming game.

With Mumbai Indians enjoying a strong run of five consecutive wins, they remain firmly in the top four, while Rajasthan will need to overcome a tough challenge if they are to stay alive in the tournament.