Yesterday at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, moments before the start of the much-anticipated match between India and the USA, fans witnessed a light-hearted and memorable exchange that perfectly captured the fun side of cricket. As the teams assembled for the toss, Suryakumar Yadav, India’s captain and a Mumbai native, was walking out when he suddenly noticed former India T20 captain Rohit Sharma nearby. Known for their long association and Mumbai roots, the moment instantly turned playful. In a joking manner, Suryakumar walked up to Rohit and asked him, “Should I bat or bowl?” Rohit, taken by surprise and clearly amused, burst out laughing before replying, “Are you crazy?” 

The exchange left those around them smiling and quickly became a fan-favorite moment even before a single ball was bowled. It highlighted the camaraderie, mutual respect, and easy friendship between two of India’s biggest cricketing stars — a reminder that beyond the intense competition, cricket is also about joy, humor, and shared memories. Moments like these are what make the game special, especially at a venue like Wankhede, where countless legendary stories — both serious and light-hearted — have been written over the years.

Ultimately, it didn’t seem to matter whether India batted or bowled, for the team was contesting with full gusto and confidence as it would ultimately upset the USA team in the end. And leading from the front was none other than captain Suryakumar Yadav whose daring and timely 84 ended up trumping the in-form and aggressive USA bowlers.