Just a few days ago, Rohit Sharma led India to a thrilling victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the finals at Barbados. The celebration was massive, with almost 300,000 fans cheering on their heroes during the victory parade at Marine Drive, Mumbai. The team even had a special meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rohit Sharma, the man who guided the team to glory, is now the nation’s favorite. However, his recent stint in the IPL 2024 was challenging. He lost his captaincy, struggled with the bat, and faced criticism from all sides.
Given his recent triumph, can Mumbai Indians bring back Rohit Sharma as their captain?
Will Rohit Sharma lead MI in IPL 2025? The Mumbai Indians had a tough IPL 2024 season, winning only 4 out of 14 matches and finishing last under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. Despite his previous success with the Gujarat Titans, Pandya couldn’t replicate that magic with MI.
Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, led MI to five IPL trophies but saw a decline in recent years. After winning in 2020, the team’s performance dropped, with a 5th place finish in 2021, 10th in 2022, and a slight comeback with a 3rd place in 2023. However, IPL 2024 was disastrous.
Choosing between Pandya and Sharma for IPL 2025 isn’t easy. Reports suggest Pandya had a one-year contract with MI, hinting at a potential leadership change. There are also rumors about Rohit leaving MI, but nothing official yet.
Interestingly, Pandya performed brilliantly for India in the T20 World Cup 2024, making the decision even harder for the Mumbai franchise.
Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy Record in the IPL
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | NR | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 87 | 67 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 55.06 |
Hardik Pandya’s Captaincy Record in the IPL
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | NR | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 26 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.77 |
