At Wankhede Stadium on March 31 MI declared their victory in IPL 2025 through an 8-wicket triumph against defending champions KKR. The victory elevated MI to escape from the lowest point in the standings and KKR fell one position down to tenth place. Rohit Sharma’s batting form remains a growing concern because he accumulated only 13 runs in his 12 ball knocks. The poor performances in recent IPL seasons followed by a difficult beginning to this current season have amplified demands for MI to drop Rohit Sharma from their starting lineup which has ignited expert discussions about his future selection.
Michael Vaughan Urges MI To Retain Rohit Sharma Despite Batting Struggles
Former England captain Michael Vaughan recommends that Mumbai Indians maintain their trust in senior batter Rohit Sharma due to his experiences despite his recent batting challenges. Vaughan recognised Rohit Sharma’s struggling performance before specifying that veteran players must support their team’s needs. He does not suggest the team should eliminate Rohit Sharma from the lineup. I’m not going to drop him. Start the match already. Vaughan told Rohit to recover his batting form so he can help MI win in the upcoming IPL 2025 competition.
MI Aim To Build Momentum After Win Against KKR, Focus On Rohit Sharma’s Form
Mumbai Indians secured their needed confidence boost after their triumph against Kolkata Knight Riders which increased their IPL 2025 position to sixth place. Moving up to the sixth position in IPL 2025 standings through this win helps MI bounce back from an unsuccessful opening of the tournament yet their success depends heavily on Rohit Sharma and other experienced veterans. The team plans to sustain their victory against Kolkata Knight Riders by facing Lucknow Super Giants on Friday while aiming for better play from their opening batsman.
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