Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram recently sparked speculation about the future of Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Akram suggested that Rohit might not continue his IPL journey with the Mumbai Indians (MI) next season, hinting at a possible move to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
The five-time IPL champions, MI, made a significant decision this season by appointing Hardik Pandya as their captain, which led to Rohit’s removal from the position. This move stirred controversy among critics and fans, who expressed their displeasure over the decision. Reports also suggested tension within the MI camp following the management’s decision.
Rohit Sharma, known for his swashbuckling batting, has been going through a lean patch this season, struggling to find consistency with the bat. The decision to remove him as skipper seemed to have affected his form, reflecting in his performance on the field.
Expressing his views, Wasim Akram stated, “I have a feeling, he won’t be at Mumbai Indians next season. I would love to see him at KKR. Imagine him open there, Gauti as a mentor, Iyer as a captain. They will have a very strong batting, at that wicket (Eden Gardens). He bats very well on any wicket, he is that great a player. But it will be good to see him at KKR.”
Despite starting the tournament strongly, Rohit’s form has declined in the last six matches, scoring just 33 runs in the last five innings. His recent struggles are a cause for concern for the Indian team, as he is set to lead them in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.
On the other hand, KKR is performing well in the current IPL season, sitting at the top of the points table with 8 wins in 11 matches. Their strong performance has put them in a favorable position to qualify for the playoffs. They will next face MI at Eden Gardens on May 11, followed by matches against Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in their final league matches.
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