‘Rohit shouldn’t come…’: Sehwag’s blockbuster ‘playoff’ statement on MI | Cricket
The Indian captain is celebrating his 36th birthday on Sunday Rohit Sharma Will hope to guide Mumbai Indians (MI) to a morale-boosting win over title favorites Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are set to host last season’s runners-up Rajasthan Royals in match number 42 of IPL 2023 at the famous Wankhede Stadium.
Mumbai’s rivals managed to successfully get past MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their previous outing at the Wankhede. Champions in the inaugural edition of the world’s richest T20 league, Sanju Samson’s RR are on top of the IPL 2023 points table while Rohit’s MI are ninth in the team standings. The record-time champions have collected only 6 points from their first seven games of the new season.
While MI have struggled to live up to expectations in the initial phase of IPL 2023, former India opener Virender Sehwag still believes the Men in Blue can reach the business end of the elite tournament. Sehwag said, “MI have definitely lost two matches, but all is not over for them. Rohit should not succumb to the pressure of captaincy and play his game freely. This team has the ability to come back. Can still qualify for the playoffs.” star sports Ahead of MI’s match against RR in IPL 2023.
Sharing his thoughts in the build-up to the IPL 2023 match between MI and RR, legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh observed that Rohit has been tasked with reviving that legacy in Mumbai this season. “MI has had a different legacy. Every cricketer aspires to be a part of this franchise. Although the situation has changed a bit this year, the onus is on Rohit to revive this legacy. They have many young and talented players. Now, it is his job to groom these players,” said Harbhajan, who captained Mumbai Indians in 30 IPL matches.
Rohit recently completed 10 years as the leader of the Mumbai-based franchise in the IPL. India’s captain across all formats has won five IPL titles with Mumbai. The experienced Indian opener has scored only one half-century in IPL 2023. At an average of 25.86, the 36-year-old has scored 181 runs for Mumbai Indians in 7 matches this season.
