Rohit Sharma, India’s current ODI and Test captain, may leave the Mumbai Indians (MI) before IPL 2025. According to reports from Sports Yaari, Rohit is “most probably” joining Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), a move that could simplify MI’s retention and Right to Match (RTM) strategy.
In related news, reports suggest that Hardik Pandya will continue as the captain of Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025. This means he will play alongside Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20I captain under Gautam Gambhir. Key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Tilak Varma are likely to stay with the franchise, while decisions regarding other stars, including Tim David and Ishan Kishan, are pending.
Despite the speculation surrounding Rohit’s departure, it’s essential to emphasize that no decisions have been finalized. Only time will reveal how Mumbai Indians navigate the complexities of the retention policies.
Rohit Sharma has been with the Mumbai Indians since 2011 and is one of the IPL’s most successful captains, alongside MS Dhoni. Under his leadership, MI secured five IPL titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. He led the franchise until 2023, when Hardik Pandya succeeded him as captain.
Over his IPL career, Rohit has amassed 6,628 runs in 257 matches, boasting a strike rate of 131.14 and an average of 29.72, including 50 half-centuries and two centuries. He was in excellent form during IPL 2024, scoring 417 runs in 14 matches at an impressive strike rate of 150.
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