The world of cricket is full of rumours Mumbai Indians (MI) star Rohit Sharma it is possible to switch to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Speculation has suggested that the star Indian player might leave MI and join the Bangalore-based team after being sacked as MI’s captain. The rumor has fans both surprised and excited, considering the impact of such a blockbuster move.
AB de Villiers reacts to the speculation
Former RCB icon AB de Villiers recently addressed these rumors by throwing cold water on the possibility of Rohit moving to RCB. “I almost laughed at Rohit’s comment. It will be quite a story if Rohit moves from Mumbai Indians to RCB. Wow! Imagine the headlines. will be greater than Hardik Pandyathe action of He has returned to Mumbai from Gujarat Titans, though it is not a big surprise,” De Villiers has publicly hinted at his disbelief on his YouTube channel. De Villiers, who remains in close touch with RCB, said that while anything is possible in cricket, the idea of Rohit leaving MI does not seem possible to him.
“But if Rohit moves out of Mumbai to join his rivals at RCB…oh my god! I don’t think there’s an option there. I don’t see the possibility of MI parting with Rohit. I’ll give it a zero or 0.1 percent chance.” he added.
De Villiers on Rohit Sharma’s loyalty
De Villiers further spoke about Rohit’s commitment to Mumbai Indians, stressing that his connection with the franchise runs deep. He added that MI had recently undergone a change in leadership and it would not make sense for the franchise to let go of its influential captain at such a critical juncture. “I think Rohit’s roots with Mumbai Indians are too strong for that.” deeming the former Proteas captain to be a very integral part of the team for Rohit’s move to RCB.
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Rohit had a great time as MI captain
Notably, Rohit served as Mumbai’s captain for a remarkable stint, leading the franchise to a record five IPL titles. Since taking over the captaincy in 2013, he has been a key figure for MI, helping to shape the team’s identity and nurture young talent. Under his leadership, Mumbai have become one of the most successful teams in IPL history. This perfect record only makes him more likely to move to RCB as his legacy with MI is irreplaceable. However, his removal as captain may cause Rohit to reconsider his future with the franchise. Such a significant change could create a sense of uncertainty for him, leading to thoughts of exploring new opportunities and challenges, potentially moving to another team like RCB, which might be more attractive than it seemed before.
