Rohit Sharma has surprised cricket fans and Netflix viewers alike by starring in a promotional video for the finale of the hit web series Stranger Things, delivering his famous “garden mein ghoom raha hai kya?” line in a completely new context. The unexpected collaboration sees the Indian cricket star urging his team to prepare for Vecna, the main antagonist of Stranger Things, ahead of Volume 2’s release on December 26 at 6:30 AM IST. The full finale will drop on January 1, 2026. Meanwhile, Rohit has also been named in Mumbai’s squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, though he will play only two matches in the domestic tournament.

Rohit’s Stranger Things cameo goes viral

In the Netflix promo video, Rohit can be seen addressing his teammates using his iconic catchphrase that became famous during the 2024 T20 World Cup. The line “garden mein ghoom raha hai kya?” was originally used by Rohit to ask his fielders if they were wandering around aimlessly instead of staying focused. Now, the phrase has been cleverly adapted to fit the Stranger Things universe, with Rohit warning his team to stay alert for the supernatural villain Vecna.

The collaboration between one of India’s biggest cricket stars and one of Netflix’s most popular shows has created massive buzz on social media. Fans have praised both Netflix and Rohit for the creative cross-promotion, calling it one of the most unexpected and entertaining partnerships of 2024.

Mumbai squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy

The Mumbai Cricket Association announced Mumbai’s squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 on Friday, with Rohit included for two matches. All-rounder Shardul Thakur will captain the side, while India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal have not been selected for the tournament.

Mumbai have been placed in Elite Group C alongside Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Goa. The group stage will be played from December 24 to January 8, 2026, with Mumbai’s matches scheduled in Jaipur.

Mumbai Squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Rohit Sharma (two matches), Shardul Thakur (captain), Hardik Tamore (wicketkeeper), Ishan Mulchandani, Shams Mulani, Musheer Khan, Tanush Kotian, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Tushar Deshpande, Sarfaraz Khan, Onkar Tarmale, Siddesh Lad, Sylvester Dsouza, Chinmay Sutarm, Sairaj Patil, Akash Anand (wicketkeeper), Suryanash Shedge

Delhi squad features Kohli, Pant, Ishant

The Delhi District Cricket Association has announced their squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, featuring major stars Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma, and Navdeep Saini. Pant has been appointed captain, marking his return to a leadership role in domestic cricket, with Ayush Badoni named vice-captain.

Kohli’s presence strengthens Delhi’s batting significantly and brings valuable leadership experience to the dressing room. Senior pacers Ishant Sharma and Navdeep Saini add depth to the bowling attack. Fast bowler Harshit Rana will join the squad once he becomes available, as he is currently with India’s T20I squad competing against South Africa.

Delhi Squad for First Two Matches

Rishabh Pant (captain), Ayush Badoni (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Ishant Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Arpit Rana, Yash Dhull, Sarthak Ranjan, Priyansh Arya, Tejasvi Singh, Nitish Rana, Hritik Shokeen, Harsh Tyagi, Simarjeet Singh, Prince Yadav, Divij Mehra, Ayush Doseja, Vaibhav Kandpal, Rohan Rana, Anuj Rawat