Rohit Sharma To Be Released By Mumbai Indians Ahead of IPL Auction

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As world cricket prepares for the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, India captain Rohit Sharma’s future with the Mumbai Indians has been the talk of the town. The IPL Council has not officially declared the restrictions or the auction date. However, many people believe Sharma, the team’s previous captain, would be released by Mumbai or split up to put himself up for auction.

Reason Behind Rohit Sharma’s Departure

A former cricket player from India confirms that Rohit Sharma’s time with the Mumbai Indians, the team he captained to five titles in ten years, is over. Former Indian cricket player Aakash Chopra concurs with the claims regarding Sharma’s connection to the Lucknow Super Giants. The relationship between all-rounder Hardik Pandya and the Mumbai team soured in December last year following his unannounced appointment as captain. Even though Sharma never answered MI‘s call, there were rumors that something was wrong in the Mumbai dressing room, hinting at a possible cold war between Hardik and the seasoned opener.

In response to a fan question on his YouTube channel, Chopra believes Sharma’s IPL career with the Mumbai Indians, which he led for ten years and won five titles, is over. He speculates that the franchise will either release him ahead of the auction or trade him to another franchise. Chopra said, based on the WION News report, “Will he stay or will he go? It’s a big question. I feel he will not stay. MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings’ story is very different but Rohit Sharma at MI, I feel he might himself leave or MI might leave him,”

Rohit Sharma’s Graceful Career with MI

For a staggering $2 million, the Mumbai Indians signed Rohit Sharma in 2011, ushering in a historic period for both the player and the organization. The Mumbai Indians became one of the most prosperous IPL teams under Sharma’s direction. Under his captaincy, MI won five IPL titles, making them the joint most successful team in IPL history in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.

Furthermore, in 2013, Sharma led MI to the Champions League Twenty20 title, establishing his status as one of the greatest IPL captains ever. Sharma is a good IPL run scorer in addition to being a leader. He is one of just seven players with more than 5,000 career runs in the sport as of 2024. However, many of his followers were upset and dissatisfied with his removal from captaincy before the 2024 season.

Conclusion

It seems that for the first time since 2011, Rohit Sharma will be wearing a new jersey during the 2018 IPL season, which will mark the end of an era for the Mumbai Indians and their renowned skipper as speculations of his impending departure gain momentum. If the allegations are accurate, Sharma, a vital member of the Mumbai Indians for more than ten years, may undergo a major career switch. The franchise’s decision over the future of the seasoned opener is highly anticipated as the IPL super auction draws near.

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Article originally written by Zartash Zulfiqar.