Rohit Sharma’s Potential Departure from Mumbai Indians Sparks Intense Speculation
On the eve of the impending IPL 2025 mega auction, the swirling speculations surrounding Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s potential departure from Mumbai Indians have been a topic of intense discussion. Jonty Rhodes, the fielding coach for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), recently addressed these rumours and shared his insights on Rohit’s future.
Rhodes, who has worked closely with Rohit during their time together at Mumbai Indians, was effusive in his praise for the star batter’s exceptional skills and on-field elegance. “I mean, for a long time at Mumbai Indians, I felt I had the best job in the world. I got to watch Rohit Sharma practice and play cricket. He is so elegant,” Rhodes told ANI.
However, the South African legend emphasized that LSG’s pursuit of success in the IPL is not entirely dependent on Rohit’s presence. While acknowledging the Indian captain’s brilliance, Rhodes stated, “I mean, there’s the balance of teams, who’s in the side. I love watching Rohit Sharma bat, but I’m not saying he must come in and replace, and then suddenly we change our setup. So whatever, as I said, whatever happens, whosoever is there, I’ll be doing my best to support.”
In a separate interview with News24, Rhodes reiterated that any team would be delighted to have Rohit on board. “Rohit Sharma has experience, he has won titles. He will be welcome in any team that he walks into. We have a setup, I’m not privy to the decision-making that goes around owners and captains. That’s the head coach and the mentor’s role. From that point of view, wherever Rohit goes, if he goes, anybody will be happy to have him,” he said.
The uncertainty surrounding the future of LSG’s current skipper, KL Rahul, has also been a subject of intense speculation. When questioned about Rahul’s status, Rhodes tactfully avoided making any definitive statements, expressing relief that he would not be responsible for retention decisions.
LSG’s owner, Sanjiv Goenka, also weighed in on the Rohit-LSG rumors, mirroring Rhodes’ sentiments. Goenka emphasized that it all depends on whether Mumbai Indians release Rohit Sharma or not, and even if he enters the auction, the team’s strategy would be to ensure a balanced squad rather than focusing solely on one player.
As the IPL 2025 mega auction looms, the cricket community eagerly awaits to see how the dynamic between Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians, and the other franchises unfolds.
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