Rohit Sharma’s comeback to the Mumbai Indians for the high-stakes face-off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru didn’t exactly go as planned. The beloved Hitman only managed to score 17 runs, getting out thanks to a blazing delivery from Yash Dayal in their IPL 2025 match on Monday. Fans and commentators alike were left scratching their heads as they watched Rohit walk back to the pavilion with yet another low score to his name.
Commentators Ian Bishop and Ravi Shastri didn’t mince words about their disappointment. Bishop, during the broadcast, voiced that the team really needs more from Rohit. We can’t keep seeing him get these small scores of 12-15 runs at the start, he said as the Mumbai Indians played against RCB at Wankhede Stadium. With Mumbai struggling to clinch wins, Shastri chimed in too, making it clear that it’s crucial for Rohit to turn those quick starts into solid performances. He emphasized the importance of consistency, stating, “If you look at teams that do well, their top-order players produce big scores. We need Rohit to have a season where he scores around 400 runs. Those 15s and 20s need to become 40s and 60s.
When asked about Rohit’s form during the post-match press conference, Mumbai Indians’ head coach Mahela Jayawardene remained optimistic. While he acknowledged that the team has had trouble scoring quickly during the powerplay, he didn’t write off Rohit. It’s a bit harsh to judge someone’s performance every couple of innings, Jayawardene commented. He recalled Rohit’s brilliant knock during the Champions Trophy that led to victory. Jayawardene insisted that they need to support their experienced players and believed they would come through when it mattered.
“We’ve always leaned on our core group to deliver for us as Mumbai Indians, and that’s not going to change. It was unfortunate he got injured in practice, but I’m hopeful he’ll be back to 100% soon. We trust our guys to bring in some solid results,” he added, showing his faith in Rohit and the rest of the squad. For fans, there’s still hope that the Hitman will shake off this lull and deliver when the team really needs it.
