As Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants gear up for a crucial IPL 2025 clash at the Wankhede, a heartwarming moment between India captain Rohit Sharma and LSG finisher Abdul Samad has captured the internet’s attention. In a video shared by LSG on social media, Rohit is seen offering both technical and mental wisdom to the 23-year-old from Jammu & Kashmir during a practice session. “Every wicket behaves differently. Hit the ball off your front or back leg, depending on the pitch. Today it’s humid, there’s moisture on the surface, it’ll behave differently. On other days, when it’s windy and dry, the ball comes on better," Rohit told Samad while pointing out foot placement during power-hitting. Rohit, who has found form at the right time for MI with scores of 76* and 70 recently, also stressed how important it is for young batters to read conditions before adapting. “You won’t truly understand a pitch until the game starts. So always stay alert.” Samad, who was bought by LSG in the auction, has quietly become a clutch performer this season. His 30* off 11 balls against the Rajasthan Royals was a game-changer as the team went on to win a close clash against the 2008 IPL winners. The chat with Rohit ahead of a playoff-deciding clash could not have come at a better time for the young power-hitter. Keeping it 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 & 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 💯 pic.twitter.com/7EdizTC1EF — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 25, 2025 ‘You can’t play like me, I can’t play like you’: Rohit urges Samad to trust his game In what was perhaps the most impactful part of their conversation, Rohit encouraged Samad to embrace his individuality as a cricketer. “Whatever talent and technique you have, trust it. Some things in this game won’t work without technique, that’s the truth. But you have to know your own method. You can’t play like me, and I can’t play like you. You’ve got your own unique ability. If we keep trying to copy someone else’s style, we’ll spend our whole lives doing that and get nowhere.” To conclude the viral video, Rohit touched upon the mental side of the game. “The most important skill is up here. Your brain is the biggest asset on the field. It’s about how well you use it.” Also Read: WATCH: Dewald Brevis IPL 2025 entry goes viral Mumbai Indians head into the match on a four-game winning streak, which saw them jump to 4th spot in the points table. Meanwhile, the LSG are in the playoff mix too with five wins from nine matches.