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Mark Boucher on Rohit Sharma’s future with Mumbai Indians: ‘Who knows what’s going to happen’

Even as Rohit Sharma roared back into form with a scintillating 68 off 38 balls against the Lucknow Super Giants on Friday, his future with the Mumbai Indians is still up in the air. With the Wankhede giving their beloved ex-skipper a standing ovation after the innings in their last match of the IPL season, a surreal feeling hung over the ground. Even MI’s head coach Mark Boucher couldn’t confirm Rohit’s future with the franchise after a rollercoaster season which saw the 5-time IPL winning captain replaced by Hardik Pandya only to finish last in the points table. “To be honest, there hasn’t been many conversations about Rohit’s future at all. I spoke to him last night or the night before, just to do a little review of the season,” Boucher said on Friday. “I said, ‘what’s next for Rohit...
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IPL 2024: I didn’t live up to standard but overthinking was not an option, says Rohit Sharma

The five-time IPL winning skipper Rohit Sharma endured a wretched form in the second-half of the season, struggling to cross even a score of 20 in six matches for Mumbai Indians. | Photo Credit: ANI India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that he could not match the expected batting standards in the ongoing IPL but instead of indulging in over-thinking, his endeavour was to stay in the right zone and keep working on his flaws. The five-time IPL winning skipper endured a wretched form in the second-half of the season, struggling to cross even a score of 20 in six matches for Mumbai Indians. "As a batter, I know I didn't live up to the standard. But, after playing for all these years, I know that if I overthink, I won't play well," Rohit said on JioCinema Match Centre Live. He returned t...
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Rohit Sharma Receives Standing Ovation Wankhede Crowd After Potential MI Swansong- VIRAL VIDEO

Rohit Sharma Standing Ovation: Mumbai Indians (MI) succumbed to a defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in what was their final IPL 2024 fixture. While they were the first team to get eliminated from the IPL 2024 Playoffs race after their defeat, they position right at the bottom of the table with four wins from 14 matches was confirmed. ALSO READ | 'I Agree With Rohit...': Virat Kohli Also Unhappy With Impact Player Rule The match could also be the last time MI's legendary leader Rohit Sharma donned the franchise colours. With the team deciding to replace him as the captain ahead of IPL 2024 and a mega auction in IPL 2025, there are chances that the experienced campaigner may not be retained, leading to him going ba...
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli criticises Impact Player rule, says it has ‘disrupted the balance’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, a prominent Indian batsman, has joined forces with Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, in criticizing the Impact Player substitution rule, asserting that it is "disrupting the balance" of the game. Kohli emphasized the need for a reevaluation of the rule, which was introduced in the previous season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).In a podcast last month, Rohit had already expressed his dissatisfaction with the rule, stating, "I'm not a big fan... It's going to hold back all-rounders. Cricket is played by 11, not 12 (players)." Kohli echoed these sentiments, highlighting the imbalance caused by the mid-innings substitution rule.The current edition of the IPL has witnessed an unprecedented number of high-scoring matches, with eight totals surpassing 25...
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Hardik Pandya’s thoughts this season were clouded by lot of stuff going on around him, says Mumbai Indians coach

After Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2024 campaign ended with another defeat, team’s head coach Mark Boucher admitted that the MI faithful’s reaction to the change at the helm in captaincy had affected them. Before the IPL 2024 season started, Mumbai Indians changed their captain: handing over the reins to Hardik Pandya. This angered fans, who were miffed by the treatment of long-time captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to five IPL titles. “I think that if (Hardik) was here, he’d also be disappointed in his performances (in the season). From a captain’s perspective, I thought he had some good games. There’s a lot of stuff going on around him that maybe clouded his thoughts every now and again, which I said is tough for him as a leader as well,” said Boucher after Mumbai lost their final game o...
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‘I asked him what’s next? and Rohit Sharma said…’: Mark Boucher opens up on the batsman’s future with Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mark Boucher reflected on the various challenges the team encountered during the two-month tournament following a disappointing end to an already-discouraging season. Despite a promising start from opener Rohit Sharma, MI finished at the bottom of the points table following a loss to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their final match.When asked about Rohit's future with the team, Boucher stated, "For me, he is a master of his own destiny.It's a big auction next season who knows what's going to happen?" The head coach described Rohit's season as one of two halves, with a strong beginning that included a century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and a belief that he was on track to score significant runs.SEE ALSO: IPL 2024 Orange CapBoucher also ...
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‘Will be cheering for ‘Sharma ji ka beta’…’: KL Rahul signs off from IPL 2024 with a cheeky remark | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After the victory against Mumbai Indians in their final fixture of the Indian Premier League 2024, Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul expressed his disappointment with the team's overall performance in the 17th edition of the cash-rich league. Despite the win, LSG ended their season with 14 points from 14 games and were eliminated from the playoffs race.At the post-match interaction, Rahul managed to lighten the mood with a humorous reference to a popular advertisement featuring himself, his father-in-law Suniel Shetty, and Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. "I'm on my father-in-law's team now. We'll both be cheering for Sharma ji ka beta in the World Cup," he quipped, indicating his support for the Rohit-led Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup.Reflecting on the se...
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians finish bottom of the table despite Rohit Sharma’s last day, last show

Last day, last show Mumbaikars got what they were waiting for. A bit of rain to ease the sweltering heat and an entertaining Rohit Sharma knock. While rain delayed play for 45 minutes on Friday night, Rohit’s knock of 38-ball 68, which included three huge sixes seemed to enthrall the crowd who’ve had very little to cheer about his season. After the initial blazing knocks, Rohit’s form tapered off though. His 68 on Friday showed what he’s capable of doing and though it was too late, it will hold him in good stead going into the T20 World Cup. Wankhede were enthralled 🙌 Rohit Sharma hit 68(38) 💪 Watch 🔽 #TATAIPL | #MIvLSG — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 17, 2024 No power in KL Rahul’s play Lucknow Super Giants needed to beat Mumbai by a gargantuan margin to be in the race for a playoff ...
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Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs after Rohit Sharma’s sparkly 68 in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma delivered his best performance of the season in a valiant effort, scoring a blistering 68 off 38 balls, but it wasn't enough to prevent Mumbai Indians (MI) from ending their IPL 2024 campaign on a low note. MI suffered an 18-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at home, finishing at 196 for six in pursuit of 215, ultimately placing last in the league for the second time in three years.Despite Rohit's early fireworks, MI's middle-order faltered, losing momentum and failing to capitalize on the strong platform set by their captain. Young talent Naman Dhir showcased his potential with a late half-century, but his effort came too late to change the game's outcome.For LSG, Nicholas Pooran's explosive 75 off 29 balls, coupled with KL Rahul's measured 55, propelled ...
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‘Ek audio ne mera waat laga diya hai’: Rohit Sharma requests with folded hands to switch off camera audio | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A video featuring Mumbai Indians' star batsman Rohit Sharma conversing with KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar garnered widespread attention ahead of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens.Rohit, in the video, despite a loud noise in the background, was heard saying: "Ek ek cheez change ho raha hai...Woh unke upar hai...Jo bhi hai woh mera ghar hai bhai, woh temple jo hai na maine banwaya hai." The last audible line in the chat was: "Bhai mera kya mera to ye last hai".Rohit's dialogue sparked various reactions across social media, with many fans becoming emotional amid speculations that the IPL 2024 might mark Rohit's final season.Just before the 2024 edition, Mumbai Indians announced Hardik Pandya as the new captain, replacing Rohit wh...
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Robin Uthappa questions India’s T20 World Cup squad: ‘Senior players had their go…youngsters should’ve played’

Former T20 World Cup winner with India, Robin Uthappa believes the upcoming T20 World Cup was the chance to pass the reigns to the youngsters, rather than the ‘senior’ players. “I’m gonna catch a lot of flak for this, but I’ll take it. I think they should’ve moved on after the previous World Cup itself,” Uthappa said on JioCinema. “I think the youngsters should’ve played in this World Cup. The senior players have had their go, and these guys are showing true potential. The fact that they’ve been performing in IPL consistently… a lot of these guys who are performing now, the likes of Shubman Gill should be there.” Pressing on the need to have had Gill and some of the other youngsters in the team, Uthappa added, “He (Gill) should be part of any World Cup right now. The potential, the abil...
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IPL 2024: As dismal season ends, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya look for a T20 reboot | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul's careers as international cricketers were in trouble in Jan 2019 after they appeared on a TV show where they made misogynistic comments. They were called back midway through the Australian tour, suspension loomed before they were fined Rs20 lakh each. With BCCI's backing, they bounced back and made themselves an integral part of India's setup.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEThis IPL, their careers are again at a crossroads, and they will need to go back to the drawing board. Pandya won't have much time as he will join the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, while Rahul has ample to think about the snub from the T20 format.Pandya returned to his alma mater-Mumbai Indians-as a skipper after two successful seasons with Gujarat Titans whi...
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T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up matches: India to play Bangladesh, no fixtures for Pakistan and England

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the warm-up matches ahead of the T20 World Cup starting June in the USA and the Caribbean.The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will play Bangladesh in their sole practice match ahead of the marquee tournament on June 1. The venue for the game is yet to be declared. The fixture will cap off the 16 matches in the lead up to the tournament. Pakistan and England on the other hand have no warm up games, with the two teams set to lock horns in a four-match T20I series this month. “In a departure from the previous cycle, teams can now choose to play up to two warm-up matches, depending on their arrival time at the event,” the ICC wrote in their press release. “These warm-up fixtures will be 20 overs per side and will not have internatio...
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‘Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma as openers’: Irfan Pathan raises concerns over Yashasvi Jaiswal’s form ahead of T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised concerns over Yashasvi Jaiswal's form in the Indian Premier League, suggesting that his lean run might lead the Indian team to rethink their opening combination for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Jaiswal's recent struggles were highlighted as Rajasthan Royals suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, with the opener managing just four runs against Punjab Kings in Guwahati.In a discussion on Star Sports, Pathan expressed his belief that Jaiswal's current form could influence India's decision regarding their opening partnership in the T20 World Cup."It's a massive area of concern because I believe Yashasvi Jaiswal should start in the World Cup as he is a left-handed batter. So the opposing team won't start with a left-arm spinner. T...
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‘Watched his videos 100 times’: Rohit Sharma names toughest bowler he’s faced in his career | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed the most formidable bowler he has encountered throughout his distinguished career. As he prepares to spearhead India's campaign in the forthcoming T20 World Cup, Rohit's disclosure has piqued the interest of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.The highly anticipated T20 World Cup is set to commence on June 2, with the United States and West Indies playing host to the prestigious tournament.India, a powerhouse in the shortest format of the game, will embark on their quest for glory on June 5 when they lock horns with Ireland.Speaking about the bowler who was tough to face, Rohit named South African pace legend Dale Steyn, who took 699 wickets in 265 international games for the Proteas from 2004-2020.Rohit said that he would watch Steyn's bowli...
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Not Virat Kohli, this Englishman is Rohit Sharma’s surprise pick for batter he enjoys watching currently | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma shared insights into the batters he currently enjoys watching. During a conversation on Dubai Eye 103.8 Radio Station, Rohit, who is currently representing Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), revealed his admiration for England opener Zak Crawley and Australian opener Steve Smith as two players he particularly enjoys watching."I watched Zak Crawley very closely this season and enjoyed watching him bat.I also enjoyed Steve Smith's batting, although he is different from the rest, I mean he has the ability to deal with things in the middle. has his own way but he is successful," said Rohit.Crawley, aged 26, primarily shines as a Test batter for England. In his 44 Test appearances, he has amassed 2,611 runs at an average of ...
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‘Rohit Sharma alone can’t win the T20 World Cup, it’s about we not me’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed his belief that Rohit Sharma has the potential to replicate MS Dhoni's feat from the 2007 T20 World Cup, given the condition that the team performs collectively in the Americas."Rohit Sharma alone can't win the Cup, it is about ‘we’ and not ‘me’. The more we play like 'we', you can achieve anything," Harbhajan said while speaking on 'Star Sports Press Room' on Wednesday.Harbhajan also noted the potential impact of the long and grueling IPL on the performance of Indian players.He advised Rohit and his teammates to view the T20 World Cup as an extension of the IPL and adjust their mindset accordingly to optimise their performance on the global stage."IPL is a tiring tournament, travel is very tiring. The players will be physica...
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‘I have seen more downs than ups in my life, still hope to play…’: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma recently shared insights into his journey as an international cricketer and captain, offering a glimpse into his future with the national team.During an interview on Dubai Eye 103.8 Radio Station while participating in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians (MI), Rohit reflected on his career trajectory.Expressing his aspirations, he mentioned his intent to continue playing for several more years, aspiring to leave a lasting impact on the global cricketing stage."The journey has been wonderful; to make it to the highest level is not easy, especially in the country from where I come from; it has been 17 years; I still hope to play a few more years as well and make an impact in world cricket," Rohit said.The Indian skipper also re...
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Babar Azam surpasses Virat Kohli for T20I record | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In Pakistan's third Twenty20 International match against Ireland, records were broken, with captain Babar Azam surpassing the record held by India's formidable batsman Virat Kohli.Following the first Twenty20I upset, Pakistan recovered to win the next two matches to win the series. On Tuesday, they defeated the hosts in Dublin by six wickets.With five maximums and six boundaries in his 75 off 42 deliveries, Babar was at the top of his game with the bat.He became the batter in the T20I format with the most runs scored in excess of 50 thanks to his outstanding performance.In the shortest format of cricket, Babar scored more than 50 runs for the 39th time on this occasion.In T20I cricket, Kohli has made 50 or more runs 38 times, while India captain Rohit Sharma has done so 34 ti...
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BCCI invites applications for position of Team India head coach, Rahul Dravid can reapply | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday officially invited applications for the position of the post of head coach of the senior men's team.Rahul Dravid is the current head coach and his term expires after the completion of the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas.The BCCI, in a statement, informed that the tenure of the next coach will be over 3.5 years -- July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027).'The selection process will include a thorough review of applications, followed by personal interviews and assessments of shortlisted candidates," the BCCI statement said.Earlier, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said that current head coach Dravid will have to reapply if he wishes to continue in the job after his tenure ends next month.Dravid, who had a two-year contract ori...
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For Virender Sehwag, Yuzvendra Chahal not a certainty in India XI at the start of T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal began the IPL 2024 season on a strong note, impressing everyone with his bowling skills and wicket-taking agility.In the season, he also became the first bowler in the league's history to cross 200-wicket mark. And when the India T20 World Cup squad was announced, Chahal also made the cut in the 15-man list for the cricketing extravaganza in the Americas. But in the last few games, Chahal performances have dipped a bit as he has leaked runs and hasn't managed to get wickets as regularly as he would have liked. Although the leg-spinner bowled a superb spell in the clash against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, for former India opener Virender Sehwag, Chahal does not fit in India XI in the T20 World Cup. Sehwag feels, whatever the fo...
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Virat Kohli becomes first player in IPL history to… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli made history by becoming the first player ever in the Indian Premier League to play 250 matches for a single team. He reached this milestone during Royal Challengers Bangalore's match against Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Sunday.While MS Dhoni (263 matches), Rohit Sharma (256 matches), and Dinesh Karthik (254 matches) have played over 250 games in the IPL, they have represented multiple teams throughout their careers.In 249 matches for RCB, Virat has scored 7897 runs at an average of 38.71 and a strike rate of 131.64, with eight centuries and 55 fifties.His best score is 113*. He has reached the IPL final three times, in 2009, 2011 and 2016, but is yet to taste the IPL success. Virat is the highest run-getter in the tournament history and has the highest number o...
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‘Captain and vice captain out of IPL’: Former India player raises concerns over India’s depth ahead of T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's woeful form has been the biggest reason behind Mumbai Indians' dismal campaign in the IPL 2024. The five-time IPL champions MI became the first team to get eliminated from the playoffs race.The former Mumbai captain Rohit might have scored a century but the second half has been far from impressive as he made just 52 runs in the last six innings.Former India cricketer Hemang Badani criticized Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya for their recent form and expressed concern over the team's exit from the IPL. He also raised doubts about the depth of the Indian team ahead of the T20 World Cup."Indian captain and vice captain out of the IPL. What does that speak of our quality depth and our chances. Trolls stay away.. If you have something objective to ad...
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KKR take victory lap after reaching playoffs; Gautam Gambhir gives signed balls to fans – WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, the spin duo of Kolkata Knight Riders, disrupted Mumbai Indians' momentum after a promising start, securing an 18-run victory in a rain-shortened IPL clash on Saturday.With this win, KKR solidified their playoffs position with two matches remaining, leading the 10-team standings with 18 points. This marks the first time since 2021 that KKR has advanced to the playoffs.Looking ahead, KKR aims to secure a top-two finish, facing Gujarat Titans on Monday and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 19 in their final league encounters.Following their triumph over Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders celebrated their playoffs berth with a lap of honor at the iconic Eden Gardens.During the lap, KKR players were seen distributing tennis balls autograph...
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Amid speculations of Rohit Sharma leaving MI, his chat with KKR coaches adds more spice to the theory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Images of former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma being involved in an intense chat with Kolkata Knight Riders coaches and support staff ahead of their match on Saturday added more spice to the rumours of him leaving the five-time champions ahead of next season.During the rain delay ahead of the toss of MI vs KKR game at the Eden Gardens, Rohit was seen in KKR dressing room, exchanging words with KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, bowling coach Bharat Arun in presence of players Manish Pandey and KS Bharat.Since Hardik Pandya took over the captaincy from Rohit in a somewhat controversial manner, the opener reportedly hasn't been happy at the franchise. The social media too has been abuzz with Rohit leaving MI after this season.Rohit's meet-up with KKR coaches on Saturday ...
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T20 World Cup: ‘Rahul Dravid’s immediate job would be to get Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya back in good space, form’ | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians being completely blown out of the waters under new captain Hardik Pandya has been the biggest story this IPL season. With 9 losses in 13 games, MI are already out of the playoffs race and now fight for their pride, looking to avoid finishing last on the points table.But amid all the embarrassment of falling flat in IPL, the larger pictures possesses a greater threat as two MI stars Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been battling a horrendous run of form. And this comes as a really bad news for Team India, who will next be seen in action at the T20 World Cup, starting next month in the Americas.With both Team India captain Rohit and vice-captain Hardik struggling, a worried cricket expert and commentator Harsha Bhogle opined that head coach...
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