Rohit Sharma did not play the match, but gave a shock to LSG with strategy|
Mumbai Indians’ legendary player Rohit Sharma did not play against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025 match, but his game sense and strategic thinking clearly came in handy for the team.
Rohit Sharma was injured, but became the hero of the match with strategy
Rohit Sharma was not playing the match due to knee injury, but during the strategic time out he gave important advice to Hardik Pandya and the team. LSG scored 69 runs in 6 overs without losing a wicket. Then the time out happened. And after 16 balls, Hardik dismissed Nicholas Pooran with a smart slower bounce. Pooran who had scored 75, 70 and 44 in the previous three matches, got out in just 12 (6 balls) this time.
Rohit’s strategy worked
Former cricketer Saba Karim also said on air: “Only 11 players are on the field, but Rohit Sharma came out and told Hardik, ‘a little slow daal’, and Hardik did the same. Result? Got caught straight in Deepak Chahar’s hands. What a strategy brother. The camera showed Rohit clipping after the wicket, and Saba Karim said, “You should be happy.”
Rohit’s form is still a concern
Rohit Sharma has scored only 21 runs in 3 matches so far:
0 vs CSK
8 vs GT
13 vs KKR
But fans are hopeful that Rohit will return to form after the injury.
Bumrah may return soon
MI Captain Hardik Pandya updated the tie after the toss: “Jasprit should be back soon.” Hearing this, the expectations of MI fans have increased that pacer Jasprit Bumrah will return soon.
Mixed start of Mumbai Indians
So far MI has been performing mixed in IPL 2025. With Rohit and Bumrah returning to full fitness, both the balance and performance of the team can improve.
Conclusion: Whether on the field or not, if Rohit Sharma is there then the team is solid
Even without playing, Rohit showed that he is not just a player, but a mastermind. When the team needed it, he created a perfect field which worked immediately. Now fans just want this – Rohit and Bumrah should get fit soon and MI should find the path to victory.
What do you think – When will Rohit make a comeback? Will MI reach the playoffs or not? Comment.
