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Mumbai Indians Break Silence On Using Rohit Sharma As Impact Sub: "Need Guys With..."

The decision to use Rohit Sharma as an 'impact sub' was not a pre-meditated one but it was taken since the team felt the need to have players who could bowl and be quick in the field, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said on Monday. Jayawardene said Rohit was also carrying a niggle from India's victorious campaign in Champions Trophy. "No, it wasn't at the start. Obviously, Ro (Rohit) was on the field in some of the games," Jayawardene said during MI's training session when asked if it was the plan since the beginning to the season.

Mumbai welcome Rohit's return to form, Chennai already thinking about next season

MUMBAI :Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said they never lost faith in Rohit Sharma's ability after the opener roared back to form in the Indian Premier League season on Sunday.

Not Once But Twice, How 'Leader' Rohit Sharma Came To 'Captain' Hardik Pandya's Aid vs DC

The Mumbai Indians returned to winning ways with a thrilling victory against the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday. Spinners Karn Sharma and Mitchell Santner grabbed the spotlight after batters took MI's total to 205/5 while batting first. If it wasn't for Santner and Karn's heroics, Delhi Capitals would've ridden on Karun Nair's brilliant 89-run knock to seal a convincing victory. However, the bowling changes reaped the desired rewards, thanks to former MI captain Rohit Sharma's tactical intervention.

Karn Sharma Reveals 'Game-Changing Moment' Amid Rohit Sharma vs Hardik Pandya 'Credit' Debate

Mumbai Indians looked on the brink of their 4th defeat in the last 5 games as Karun Nair rallied Delhi Capitals' charge in the hunt for the target of 206 runs. Karun's knock of 89 runs off 40 balls laid the foundation for DC's run-chase, but his departure resulted in what was the start of a collapse. Though Delhi had the likes of KL Rahul, Axar Pate, Tristan Stubbs, and Ashutosh Sharma left in the batting unit, Impact Player Karn Sharma spun his web around the batters to shift the game in MI's favour. Many feel that Rohit Sharma's instruction from the bench to opt for the new ball changed the course of the game. Spinner Karn has broken his silence on the matter

Tilak Varma Finally Breaks Silence On 'Retired Out' Row: "Didn't Take It..."

Tilak Varma was the top-scorer for Mumbai Indians with a 33-ball-59 as his side registered a thrilling win over Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 on Sunday. It was the second consecutive half-century for the MI batter after he was 'retired out' in the clash against Lucknow Super Giants. It was a decision that split the experts and fans as it did not ultimately result in a victory for the side. Tilak finally broke his silence on the decision and said that it was a call made by the team management keeping the scenario and match in mind. That is why he did not have any problems in making way for Mitchell Santner in that situation.

Mahela Jayawardene 'Did Not Agree' With Rohit Sharma's Master-Stroke vs DC: MI Coach Told To Leave 'Ego Aside'

Mumbai Indians on Sunday clinched a thriller in the IPL 2025, defeating Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in Delhi. At one point of time, it seemed Delhi Capitals would run away with the game with Karun Nair on fire in a 206-run chase. DC were 145 for 4, needing 61 runs in the remaining 7 overs to win. MI requested for the ball change and it was approved by the umpires, and what came next was a perfect thriller. It was Rohit Sharma, who played a masterstroke. He was in the dugout, when in the 14th over, Rohit as Karn Sharma from the dugout to go for a change in the ball. The new IPL rule allows a new ball after the 10th over of the second innings to negate the effects of dew.

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Captain Axar Patel Fined Rs 12 Lakh. Reason Is...

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining slow over-rate during his team's 12-run defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians in an IPL game. "Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 29 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Patel was fined INR 12 lakhs," the BCCI said in a release.

Axar Patel Stumps Presenter With "Mumbai Ke Paas Gaya" Reply, Puts Blame Of Defeat On...

A relieved Hardik Pandya credited 'impact sub' Karn Sharma for showing a lot of heart to fashion Mumbai Indians' 12-run win against Delhi Capitals here on Sunday, a result that helped the visitors get their IPL campaign back on track. DC were cruising at 119 for one just after the halfway stage but were eventually bowled out for 193 in 19 overs, with spinner Karn playing a pivotal role by taking three wickets for 36 runs. It was skipper Rohit Sharma who suggested to coach Mahela Jayawardene to bring Karn into the attack and also requested a ball change after the 11th over.

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Mumbai Indians Break Silence On Using Rohit Sharma As Impact Sub: "Need Guys With..."

Mumbai welcome Rohit's return to form, Chennai already thinking about next season

Not Once But Twice, How 'Leader' Rohit Sharma Came To 'Captain' Hardik Pandya's Aid vs DC

Karn Sharma Reveals 'Game-Changing Moment' Amid Rohit Sharma vs Hardik Pandya 'Credit' Debate

Tilak Varma Finally Breaks Silence On 'Retired Out' Row: "Didn't Take It..."

Mahela Jayawardene 'Did Not Agree' With Rohit Sharma's Master-Stroke vs DC: MI Coach Told To Leave 'Ego Aside'

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Captain Axar Patel Fined Rs 12 Lakh. Reason Is...

Axar Patel Stumps Presenter With "Mumbai Ke Paas Gaya" Reply, Puts Blame Of Defeat On...