'If Rohit Sharma Comes In Auction...': Punjab Kings Official Hints At Stunning IPL Move

03.09.2024 - 16:40 sports.ndtv.com

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has been in the middle of a lot of chatter when it comes to his future in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The star batter lost his Mumbai Indians captaincy in 2024 as he was replaced by all-rounder Hardik Pandya. It marked the end of Rohit's 10-year tenure as MI captain - a move that was not taken well by a section of the fans.

MI went on to have a horrible season as they finished last in the points table and Hardik was even booed at the Wankhede Stadium.

Ahead of the IPL auction for the 2025 season, multiple reports claim that Rohit can decide to join a new team and in that case, a massive bidding war is expected for one of the greats of the format.

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