Overview
- The photo was taken during Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Sikkim in Jaipur, with Rohit Sharma in the slips alongside wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore.
- Because the match was not broadcast, the image surfaced on December 25 and spread widely on social media.
- Some users alleged the picture was morphed, a claim reported by outlets but not supported by any verification.
- Tamore, a Thane-born right-handed wicketkeeper-batter, has notable Ranji Trophy centuries, including innings of 115 and 114, and has not played for India.
- In this Vijay Hazare season, Rohit returned with a 155 in the opener and Tamore was named Mumbai’s primary keeper, later earning Player of the Match with an unbeaten 93 in the second fixture.