Vijay Hazare Trophy: A viral social media explosion from Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy match with Sikkim has left fans in splits with the internet ninjas going gaga over a photo featuring what appears to be two Rohit Sharmas.
At first, it looked like a glitch, but it was Mumbai wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore, whose uncanny resemblance to the Indian batting legend has sparked a social media frenzy.
Tamore's striking similarity to Rohit, complete with a matching beard, made the fans declare him the Hitman's doppelganger.
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As Rohit stood in his signature slip stance, Hardik Tamore crouched behind the stumps, creating an optical illusion that left fans awestruck. The camera's close-up revealed a striking resemblance – groomed beard, and gaze eerily mirrored Rohit's iconic look, which many believe makes him appear a youthful doppelganger of the cricket legend.
Who is Hardik Tamore?
Born on October 20, 1997, Hardik Jitendra Tamore, a Thane-born wicketkeeper-batter, has forged a reputation as a dependable performer on India's domestic circuit with his consistent presence in Mumbai's senior squad.
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Rohit Sharma In Vijay Hazare Trophy
Tamore did not get his turn to bat against Sikkim as Rohit Sharma's vintage form stole the show, making his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a thunderous 155 off 94 balls, annihilating Sikkim's bowling attack. The former India captain's explosive knock helped Mumbai cruise to an eight-wicket victory at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Rohit's onslaught propelled Mumbai's chase of 237, smashing boundaries galore – 18 fours and nine sixes – as they cantered to an eight-wicket win in 30.3 overs. In the opening partnership with Angkrish Raghuvansi (38, 56b) Hitman forged a stand of 141 runs before he stitched another 75 with Musheer Khan (27) to seal the deal.