India, May 1 -- In a light-hearted moment that delighted fans ahead of Rajasthan Royals' clash with the Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma turned on the charm during a playful exchange with Sanju Samson at the nets. The RR skipper - currently on the sidelines nursing an injury - walked up to Rohit and asked if it was his birthday, prompting a classic deadpan denial from the MI veteran. True to his easygoing persona, Rohit initially brushed it off with a grin before finally admitting, yes, it was his 38th birthday.

What followed was a warm round of hugs, not just with Samson but with several RR players, as camaraderie trumped competition on the eve of the IPL fixture. Adding to the nostalgic undertone of the video, Rohit was also seen reuniting...