Rocky Roads: Akash Madhwal's Shift from Mumbai Indians to Rajasthan Royals, and a Heartfelt Reunion with Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, following Rajasthan Royals pacer Akash Madhwal's gesture, directs him to sign a jersey, in celebration of Mumbai Indians' victory, with Ritika, his wife, nearby.
Ay, what's good? Let's talk about Akash Madhwal, the fella who's seen some shifts in his cricket journey. He started with the Mumbai Indians and is now a part of the Rajasthan Royals. If you ain't been following, here's the lowdown on his career and an emotional rendezvous with his ex-captain, Rohit Sharma.
The Career Timeline
- IPL Debut with Mumbai Indians: Madhwal broke into the IPL scene with the Mumbai Indians two years back. He showed off some serious skills, taking a career-best 5 for 5 against the Lucknow Super Giants. That's the best-ever performance by an uncapped Indian in the IPL, believe it y'all[2][3].
- Shuffling Teams: Last November, Madhwal got picked up by the Rajasthan Royals for an impressive 1.2 crore. He made his first appearance for RR in a match against his former team, Mumbai Indians, in IPL 2025[2][3].
The Emotional Encounter
Recently, in a game between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians this IPL season, Madhwal had a poignant encounter with Rohit Sharma. Here's a quick rundown:
- Post-Match Interaction: After the match—a win for Mumbai Indians by a fair margin—Madhwal greeted Rohit with folded hands. Rohit then pointed towards his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, and Madhwal repeated the gesture, showing his deep respect and camaraderie[2][3].
- Jersey Signing: In another touching moment, Rohit signed Madhwal's jersey after the match, emphasizing their strong bond[5].
- Madhwal's Performance: Despite going wicketless with 39 runs conceded in 4 overs, this match was all about the emotional moments rather than the on-field stats[3][5].
In a nutshell, Madhwal's journey exemplifies his growth as a player and the lasting bonds he's formed in the cricket world. As for him, he's just rolling with the punches, taking each day as it comes. Cheers!
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- Akash Madhwal, having debuted with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) two years ago, delivered an impressive career-best 5 for 5 against the Lucknow Super Giants, setting an unparalleled record among uncapped Indian players in the IPL.
- Madhwal then shifted his allegiance to the Rajasthan Royals last November, where he made his first appearance against his former team, Mumbai Indians, in IPL 2025.
- During a touching encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians this IPL season, Madhwal greeting Rohit Sharma post-match and Rohit signing Madhwal's jersey highlighted the deep bond they shared.
- Despite going wicketless and conceding 39 runs in 4 overs in that match, the emotional moments overshadowed any on-field statistics for Akash Madhwal as he navigates his cricket journey with grace.
