'Whether we lose or win, we have to smile': Rohit Sharma shares MI mindset

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 29, 2025, 15:10 IST

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Former MI skipper Rohit Sharma emphasises the importance of maintaining a positive attitude regardless of outcomes in a video shared by Mumbai Indians. He highlights resilience as key to MI's success. Despite an early defeat in IPL 2025, Rohit encourages the team to stay positive and keep fighting in the upcoming match against Gujarat Titans.

'Whether we lose or win, we have to smile': Rohit Sharma shares MI mindset

Rohit Sharma during a practice session in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians highlighted the essence of the MI mindset in a recent video featuring former skipper Rohit Sharma shared on their social media platforms.
The video, titled "Jo bhi hota hai, at the end of the day, you have to try to find a way to smile & be happy!", captures Rohit’s philosophy on resilience and moving forward, a hallmark of MI’s success.
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In the video, India captain Rohit Sharma stresses the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, regardless of wins or losses.

"Smile, everybody smile, whether we lose, whether we win, we have to smile, we have to smile," Rohit says, embodying the spirit that has defined MI over the years.
Elaborating on his mantra, Rohit explains: "It's a very simple line, but it means a lot. Jo bhi hota hai, at the end of the day, you have to try to find a way to smile, be happy, and find peace with it. That’s why, in MI, we always talk about moving on — whether we win or lose — because life doesn’t end here. After every low, the sun rises again. You wake up and find a way to fight another day."

Despite starting IPL 2025 with a four-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings, MI will look to bounce back when they face Gujarat Titans on Saturday in Ahmedabad, carrying forward their belief in resilience and renewal.

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