Rohit Sharmas performance in the final season Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 was not suitable for his height. The Indian captain was also removed from the captaincy of the team, after which his performance also went down. Since then, they were rumored to be leaving Rohit Mumbai Indians (MI). Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, the Mumbai-based franchise has taken a remarkable step by trading. Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans (GT). This strategic decision led to Pandya being named MI’s new captain, a role previously held by Rohit, who led the team to five IPL championships.
Akash Chopra opined on Rohit Sharma’s future with Mumbai Indians
Akash Chopra suggested that MI may choose not to retain Rohit for the 2025 edition of the cash-rich league. In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Chopra speculated that there are several possible scenarios: Rohit himself may prefer not to be retained by the franchise or alternatively, MI may decide to release him. Given Rohit’s long-standing role and influence as MI’s former captain, this potential change could mark a significant change for the team.
“Will he stay or go? This is a big question. Personally, I feel that he will not stay. Anyone retained will be under the impression that they will stay with you for three years unless your name is MS Dhoni. The story of MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings is very different, but Rohit Sharma in MI, I feel he can leave him or MI. Chopra said that
The former Indian player also speculated Rohit will look for another franchise Rather than staying with MI.
“Anything can happen but I don’t think Rohit will be retained here. I don’t have any information but I feel Rohit will be released. He could go to someone in the trade window, which is a possibility that he won’t go to auction, but if that doesn’t happen, he could appear in the auction. I feel his journey with Mumbai Indians is over.” he added.
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A disastrous season for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024
Despite having a strong line-up, MI have settled at the bottom of the IPL 2024 standings. A captaincy change that has led to players’ displeasure could be a major factor in their underperformance throughout the season.
The team’s struggles with captaincy issues had a lasting impact on their performance throughout the game IPL 2024 season. The confusion caused by the change of management did not allow the team to recover from consecutive defeats. As a result, they suffered their worst performance in IPL history, failing to recover from their worst losing streak.
