Rohit Sharma's Playful Encounter with the NBA Trophy

Rohit Sharma's Lighthearted Encounter with the NBA Trophy

As Team India prepares for the T20 World Cup, captain Rohit Sharma took a break to interact with the iconic NBA championship trophy at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York. The skipper's playful demeanor and love for basketball were evident throughout the interaction.

In a video posted by the NBA on Instagram, Rohit addressed the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in Punjabi, saying, "Oh Larry paaji, kya haal chaal?" His humorous greeting amused fans, adding a fun twist to the serious preparations for the upcoming tournament.

Rohit's admiration for basketball was further highlighted when he revealed his favorite player, the legendary Michael Jordan. "My favorite has always been Michael Jordan, for what he did for the Chicago Bulls is obviously quite inspiring," he said.

The Indian captain also expressed his enjoyment in watching current-generation basketball stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. "Guys like LeBron James, Steph Curry, those are the guys I love watching," he said.

Rohit's lighthearted comments extended to the weight of the NBA trophy. "Oh, it looks quite heavy. No wonder they're so big and tall and strong," he remarked.

The ICC T20 World Cup is set to take place in the West Indies and the USA from June 2 to 29. Team India will face Bangladesh in their only warm-up game on June 1 in New York.

India will be aiming to capture their first T20 World Cup title since their victory in the inaugural edition of the tournament back in 2007. In the most recent edition hosted in Australia in 2022, India faced a disappointing defeat to England in the semifinals.

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