Pragyan Ojha advises Rohit Sharma to stay with Mumbai Indians
As the IPL 2025 mega auction approaches, former Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha has expressed his views on the future of Mumbai Indians's key player, Rohit Sharma. Ojha has advised Sharma to continue his association with the franchise. This advice comes amid widespread speculation about Sharma's future with MI, following his replacement as captain by Hardik Pandya in the previous season.
Ojha acknowledges Sharma's growth and fan base
Ojha acknowledged Sharma's significant growth and popularity during his tenure with Mumbai Indians. "I have seen Rohit grow to this kind of stature that he has," Ojha told IANS. Ojha also highlighted the large fan base and sponsors that Sharma has attracted due to his association with the franchise.
Ojha leaves final decision to franchise and player
Despite his advice for Sharma to stay with Mumbai Indians, Ojha clarified that the final decision rests with the franchise and the player. He also noted that IPL rules would play a role in this decision-making process. This statement underscores the complexity of decisions surrounding player retention in the lead-up to the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Rohit's stellar IPL career
Sharma has lifted the IPL trophy five times with the Mumbai Indians, and once with the Deccan Chargers. The right-handed batter has featured in 257 IPL matches and has amassed 6,628 runs with an impressive strike rate of 131.14. His highest score is 109*. He also owns two tons and 43 fifties to his name. The 37-year also stands second in the list of most sixes in IPL history with 280 sixes, with Chris Gayle leading the list.
