Rohit Sharma, the 37-year-old Indian cricket captain, is facing doubts about whether he will return to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025. The prevailing debate suggests that he may not return, primarily due to his age and potential retirement after major upcoming tournaments.
With the 2024 T20 World Cup and having led India in the World Test Championship and 2023 ODI World Cup, Rohit could opt for complete retirement following these events. However, there is no doubt that the 2024 IPL season will not be his last in the lucrative T20 league.
The main speculation surrounds which team Rohit will represent in the 2025 IPL – will he continue donning the famous Mumbai Indians blue or switch allegiances to another franchise? This question has ignited massive discussions among fans, especially considering Rohit’s status as arguably the best white-ball batter of his generation.
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With Mumbai Indians’ playoff hopes all but over, their final league match against Lucknow Super Giants on 17 May could potentially be Rohit Sharma’s last appearance in the IPL, adding further significance to the encounter. Fans will be eager to catch a glimpse of the legendary opener, cherishing what could be his final outing in the prestigious T20 league.
Mumbai Indians will look for redemption against LSG after LSG won against MI in their first encounter of IPL 2024. Will this be Rohit Sharma’s last IPL game?
Amid the retirement talks and speculations surrounding Rohit’s future, concerns over his fitness have also surfaced. Earlier this week, a “mild back stiffness” forced Rohit to play as the Impact Player in Mumbai Indians’ match against Kolkata Knight Riders. “He just had a mild back stiffness, so it was just a precautionary thing,” Piyush Chawla said at the post-match press conference.
The setback didn’t bode well for Mumbai Indians, who failed to chase down a target of 170 on a two-paced Wankhede pitch, marking their eighth defeat in 11 games. Their playoff chances are now hanging by a thread.
As Rohit Sharma’s illustrious career nears its twilight, the cricketing world eagerly awaits his decision on the IPL 2025, hoping to witness one final hurrah from the batting stalwart.