Chandigarh, May 15: The second phase of IPL 2025 is going to start from May 17. It was postponed for a week due to the tension between India and Pakistan. However, fans are excited about the return of the world’s biggest cricket league. The team of Gujarat Titans is currently on top in the points table. At the same time, RCB is second and Punjab is third.
The Mumbai Indians team made a tremendous comeback after falling behind in the league and are currently at the fourth position in the points table. Credit also goes to the team’s opener Rohit Sharma, who made a tremendous comeback after failing in the first five matches and scored three fifties in the last five matches. Rohit has scored a lot of runs since he was removed from the captaincy of Mumbai last year i.e. 2024. Statistics show that his average and strike rate have increased since he left the captaincy
Rohit’s Statistics Improved
Rohit captained Mumbai Indians from 2017 to 2023 and scored 2337 runs in 100 innings at an average of 24.6 and a strike rate of 127.4. During this time, he scored more than 50 times 13 times. At the same time, he hit 94 sixes. At the same time, from the year 2024 till now, Rohit has scored 717 runs in 25 innings at an average of 31.17 and a strike rate of 150.9. During this time, he has scored more than 50 five times. He has also hit 40 sixes. That is, after leaving the captaincy, the pressure has been removed from him and he is batting freely. In this IPL, the Mumbai team is using him as an impact player and it has benefited him. He does not get tired while fielding on the field and uses his energy while batting.
Rohit has won Five Trophies as a Captain
Under the captaincy of Rohit, the Mumbai Indians team has won the title in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. However, in the year 2024, the Mumbai team management removed him and handed over the captaincy to Hardik Pandya. Mumbai’s performance last year was very poor. However, the team is doing well this year. Rohit recently retired from Test cricket. He also retired from T20 internationals last year. In the league, he is seen playing only in the IPL. At the same time, now he will be seen playing only in ODIs for India.
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