New Delhi: Rohit Sharma would not have started Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, but the experienced opener still expects an important role. Impact replacement,
This decision appears to be a mixture of strategy and requirement, with Rohit struggling with both knee injuries and a worrying dip.
The 2025 IPL season is not compassionate to the experience of MI.
In his first six innings, questions were being raised about the location of 37 -year -old in XI, with a score of 0, 8, 13, 17, 18 and 26.
Against Rohit’s last match Sunrisers HyderabadWhile he has so far collected (26) the best personal score of his season, he also organized an emotional value, as Rohit was vested by BCCI President Roger Binny to complete 18 seasons in the IPL – a milestone could dream something, achieve something alone.
Mehmento accepted his legacy, even his immediate future remained uncertain.
On Sunday, Mi Skipper Hardik Pandya opted to bowl first after winning the toss in Wankhed, a field known to take favor to the chasing teams, especially with dew in sports.
Initially with Rohit, there will be pressure to perform on the top order of Mi. Whether the demand for the situation should demand experience and acceleration, Rohit is likely to have a slot while chasing.
Currently outside the top four with Mumbai Indians, every match is now a win.
To make a serious comeback for them, Rohit’s blade must start talking. Whether he has an impact as a player tonight, it is yet to be seen, but fans would expect the Hitman still have some fireworks.
Mumbai Indians (playing xi): Ryan Ricelton (W), Will Jack, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Michel Santner, Deepak Char, Trent Bowlt, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar
Effect sub: Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayan Raju, Robin Minz
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Sheikh Rashid, Rachin Rabindra, Ayush Matre, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dubey, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni (W/C), Noor Ahmed, Khalil Ahmed, Mathesh Pathirana
Effect sub: Anshul Kamboj, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Sam Curan, Ravichandran Ashwin
