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Rohit Sharma recently featured on a podcast show, Breakfast with Champions, alongside British music icon, Ed Sheeran. It was a special episode of the podcast, hosted and produced by Gaurav Kapur. 

In a segment, the 35-year-old cricketer was asked about his favourite British cricketer by the British singer and music composer. 

Rohit Sharma named former England all-rounder, Kevin Pietersen as his favourite English player. Following Sharma's compliment, the latter tweeted in gratitude towards the former Mumbai Indians skipper.

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What did Kevin Pietersen say about Rohit Sharma?

Kevin Pietersen tweeted in admiration of Rohit Sharma, after the latter complimented the Englishman. Pietersen stated how he felt the same feeling towards Sharma as a player. 

Feeling is mutual, Kevin Pietersen tweeted as a return compliment to Rohit Sharma indicating that the MI star was his favourite Indian cricketer.

Feeling is mutual, @ImRo45 🦏

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What next for Rohit Sharma?

Rohit Sharma is currently plying his trade in IPL 2024 with the Mumbai Indians (MI) . The former skipper will take the field against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in MI's upcoming clash.

The arch-rivals will face off at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 14, 2024.  

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Mohit Khakhar is a content producer for The Sporting News India.