Mumbai Indians' star man Rohit Sharma, one of the most prolific IPL batsmen in history, is at a career crossroads in IPL 2025. Having mustered only 56 runs from five games, including scores of 0, 8, 13, 17, and 18, his form has been a far cry from his past. Fans and pundits alike are wondering if the "Hitman" can recapture his magic this season.
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Struggling with Form: Rohit has yet to reach the 20-run mark in IPL 2025. Despite moments of brilliance—such as two boundaries and a six off Delhi Capitals—he could not translate starts into big innings.
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Expert Views: Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has supported Rohit, saying he is "one good innings away" from finding his rhythm. Clarke thinks even a score of 40 or 60 would help revive the MI skipper's confidence.
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Team Performance: Mumbai Indians as a team have not performed, winning only one in five games this season. Rohit's poor form at the top has added to their batting woes.
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Historical Context: Rohit has breached the 400-run barrier just once in the previous nine IPL seasons, sparking worry over his consistency in the recent past.
While critics are loud in their criticism of his down phase, well-wishers believe that the "Hitman" will soon stage a turnaround show. With MI's playoff fate hanging precariously in balance, all eyes are on Rohit to rediscover his big-hitting best.
Source: Hindustan Times, Indian Express, NDTV Sports.