India, March 22 -- The Mumbai Indians team took part in a practice session ahead of the side's blockbuster opening clash of IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings on Friday. Even as Hardik Pandya - the side's captain - has been banned from the game over a slow over-rate penalty, the all-rounder broke a sweat in the training session. Rohit Sharma also took part, and as the duo walked off, it interacted with young fans who came to watch their stars at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

As Hardik reached the fans, a young fan asked him about his experience of lifting the Champions Trophy. What followed was a wholesome conversation between the two, as the fan revealed she watched the whole game.

Rohit drew a loud cheer from the fans, and the star ba...