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KKR vs MI, IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma is all set to be in action for Mumbai Indians as they will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders in match 60 of the IPL 2024 at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, May 11.

Ahead of the match, Rohit came up with a heartfelt gesture for a fan as he was seen signing her special portrait of him, the video of which has gone viral on social media.

Rohit has had a different connection with Kolkata in his career so far and the famous venue stands as one of his favourites which also has witnessed a few of his memorable knocks.

The viral video showed how a girl fan got her dream fulfilled when she got to meet Rohit on the MI players' way to the team bus.

 

Check out the viral video of Rohit meeting his fan

The former MI captain went on to sign off the special art prepared by his fan, providing one more memorable instance of his kindness to his fans.

The fan revealed that she had been waiting for a long while before having her special moment to meet Rohit.

"I have been waiting here since 8 AM, just to meet Rohit sir to get his signature," said the fan.

Talking about the performance, Rohit has had a disappointing campaign so far with the bat as he has scored just 330 runs in 12 matches at an average of 30 and a strike rate of 152.78.

MI, who are playing under the new captaincy of Hardik Pandya, found themselves to be the first team knocked out of the competition.

On the other hand, Rohit has a great record against KKR in IPL history, having scored 1051 runs in 33 matches and has scored a hundred and six fifties against them.

Rohit's average of 40.42 is the best he has against any team in the league at the moment.

Rohit has scored 466 runs in 13 IPL matches at the Eden Gardens and a highest score of 109 runs.

Mumbai Indians currently stand in the ninth position with four wins and eight points under their belt after 12 matches.

After the KKR clash, Mumbai Indians will be up against Lucknow Super Giants in their final league match at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday, May 17.