‘How can you not be run out?’ - Zaheer Khan recalls hilarious Rohit Sharma run-out incident from IPL

Published - 16 Jan 2026, 22:50 IST | Updated - 16 Jan 2026, 22:51 IST

Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan recently recalled a hilarious run-out incident involving Rohit Sharma from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016. The incident took place during a clash between Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Mumbai Indians.

Batting first, Delhi Daredevils posted a modest total of 164/4. In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 154/7, falling short by 10 runs despite a fighting half-century from Rohit Sharma. Unfortunately for MI, Rohit’s innings ended in an unusual fashion as he was run out.

Notably, Rohit was batting with a runner in the form of Hardik Pandya during the match. A massive miscommunication between the two proved costly, as Hardik collided with the non-striker at the bowler’s end while attempting a run. The confusion resulted in Rohit being run out, bringing an untimely end to his innings.

"Remember when I was captaining Delhi Daredevils. We were playing against MI. Rohit was actually carrying the innings. We had decent inroads from the other side, getting enough wickets. Until the time he was there, I was kind of making sure. Eventually, he got run out in that game when he had a runner,” said Zaheer to Cricbuzz.

“He was saying, 'Oh no its not my fault'. The non-striker collided with the runner and he was out run out and he was saying no I am not run out. I said how can you not get run out. So that is one incident we laugh about always,” he added.

Speaking about Rohit’s record in the Indian Premier League, he made his debut during the inaugural 2008 season with the now-defunct Deccan Chargers. After spending three seasons with the franchise, Rohit moved to Mumbai Indians, where he went on to become one of the most influential figures in IPL history.

So far, Rohit has featured in 272 IPL matches, amassing 7,046 runs at an average of 29.73 and a strike rate of 132.09. His tally includes two centuries and 47 half-centuries. His most productive season with the bat came in 2013, when he scored 538 runs from 19 matches at an impressive average of 38.42 and a strike rate of 131.54, registering four fifties.

Beyond his individual numbers, Rohit has played a monumental role in transforming Mumbai Indians into one of the most successful franchises in the league. Under his leadership, MI clinched five IPL titles, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest captains and players in IPL history.