IPL 2014: Rohit Sharma thanks fans in UAE despite poor run

Zee Media Bureau/ Suyash Srivastava

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma thanked all the fans in UAE for their continuous support, despite having a poor run in the first leg of the Indian Premier League. The right-hander thanked the fans through his personal account on micro-blogging site Twitter.

Leaving UAE with not such a great memories... But like to thank all fans across UAE for the love and support they showed.. It was amazing!!!

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) May 1, 2014

Defending champions Mumbai have lost all five matches in the tournament so far and are ranked at the bottom of the points table. Batting department is a major concern for the Mumbai think tank, as Rohit and Kieron Pollard are the only two batsmen from the squad to score half-centuries. Rohit, who turned 27 on Wednesday, also thanked the fans for their wishes.

Overwhelmed and feeling blessed by the wishes you guys poured in for my birthday thank you so much.— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) May 1, 2014

Mumbai Indians will now play their sixth match of the series, against Kings XI Punjab – a team which is yet to be defeated, on their home ground at Wankhede Stadium on May 3.