Rohit Sharma: Since the famous Indian batter was benched as the Mumbai Indians captain, there has been a lot of conjecture about what will happen to Rohit Sharma after the 2024 Indian Premier League. His ten-year career as the MI captain came to an abrupt end before the new season when Hardik Pandya unsettled everyone by completing an incredible deal from Gujarat Titans.
Speculations on Rohit Sharma’s Future
Since then, there have been many whispers that Rohit would be departing the team after the end of the 2024 Indian Premier League, which might lead to some fascinating collaborations for all cricket enthusiasts. With no official word on Rohit’s future, let’s take a look at which teams might be a good fit for the captain of the Indian cricket team should he choose to leave MI.
Batting Strategy Reassessment
Chennai Super Kings is one team that has strong odds of being Rohit’s next IPL destination. But, the arrival of Rohit could present some challenges for the team given that Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad start the batting and the franchise has purchased Rachin Ravindra for the 2024 IPL.
The management of the organisation might then consider using Rohit as a legitimate power hitter or as a middle-order alternative. Second, it is quite doubtful that Rohit will be considered for captaincy as Ruturaj has just taken MS Dhoni’s spot as captain. This is because the team views Ruturaj as a long-term alternative.
Addressing KKR’s Challenges
The KKR team management may have finally found a solution with the addition of Rohit Sharma to their ranks. The team has struggled greatly in the last two seasons to find a reliable opening tandem. With Phil Salt as his partner, Rohit will be free to play to his strengths. With Shreyas Iyer struggling as captain and a batsman, the seasoned star has an easy path to take the team’s captaincy. The selection of Rohit as captain and Gautam Gambhir as team mentor might have a significant impact on the IPL.
Few cricket fans will not be thrilled to see Rohit and Shubman Gill open the batting, as it will also plug a significant void in the GT batting lineup. Again, though, Gill is a young captain who just took over for Hardik as captain, so the team might want to stick with him. This could be a problem.
Potential Impact at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
For KL Rahul, Rohit joining LSG may be excellent news. Rahul might finally be able to bat lower in the order and provide the middle order more support with an experienced opener like Rohit at the top of the order. There’s a chance that LSG may take a chance with Rohit for captaincy, believing that Rahul will pick it up from him and eventually replace him.
With Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sanju Samson forming a potent opening trio, the Rajasthan Royals are quite well-established on paper. Rohit’s arrival could wind up creating further issues for the squad. When you consider that RR has always supported Sanju as their captain, a move for Rohit to join RR might put the player and the squad in a challenging scenario.
Potential Impact at Delhi Capitals (DC)
In a DC club that has recently had trouble finding a solid opening partnership, Rohit fits right in. In terms of batting, Rohit will be a huge asset to the team, especially with Prithvi Shaw and David Warner, two talented and seasoned veterans. That being said, it is quite improbable that DC will wish to name Rohit as their captain in place of Rishabh Pant.
Another team that will gain a great deal by having Rohit join them as a legitimate opening option. Abhishek Sharma may increase the threat of the middle order by forming a dangerous partnership with Travis Head at the top of the batting order. A lot would depend on how Pat Cummins manages the team in the 2024 Indian Premier League, but Rohit might be named captain.
Potential Impact at Punjab Kings
With an explosive batsman, a seasoned skipper, and Shikhar Dhawan back in the lineup, Punjab Kings could not ask for more. Although they have a tendency for keeping games tight, the team has failed to find its footing in the competition for a while, and as a result, most of their games end in narrow losses. Their demeanour may eventually alter and Rohit might be the X-factor that makes them title challengers.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing for the same IPL team A statement that would thrill any cricket enthusiast. RCB hasn’t won a championship in 16 years, but adding the co-most renowned captain to the team might be exactly what they need. With Virat Kohli finally getting to play at No. 3, Rohit fits in the batting order wonderfully and can even take Faf Du Plessis’ place as captain.
