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"Need More, Not Little 12-15 Runs": Ian Bishop, Ravi Shastri Losing Patience With Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's return to the Mumbai Indians team for the high-profile match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) didn't produce the expected results, with the Hitman failing to notch up a big score yet again. Rohit could only score 17 runs before being dismissed by a scorching delivery from Yash Dayal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Monday. Seeing Rohit depart for a low score again, commentators Ian Bishop and Ravi Shastri expressed their frustration, suggesting it's time that Rohit delivers a big campaign.

MI Coach Mahela Jayawardene Admits To 'Powerplay Concern', Gives Honest Reply On Rohit Sharma's Form

A lot was expected from Mumbai Indians icon Rohit Sharma as he returned to the team after missing the previous Indian Premier League (IPL) game due to an injury. Rohit, who has featured as an Impact Substitute from the bench since the start of the campaign, continued his poor run of form, scoring just 17 runs from 9 balls before being dismissed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal. When asked about MI's concerns at the top of the batting order and Rohit Sharma's dismissal, coach Mahela Jayawardene refused to mince words.

Mumbai Indians Coach's Blunt Take On Tilak Varma's 'Retire Out' Call: "We Keep Changing..."

As the debate on his decision to get Tilak Varma injured-out in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has once again defended his decision. With the Mumbai Indians needing quick runs in their chase of 204 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, the team management asked Varma, who was struggling to put away the ball and had managed to score only 25 from 23 balls, to come back to the dugout and send Mitchell Santner instead to blast a few big ones. Mumbai lost the match by 12 runs, and the move by the team management kicked up a storm on social media, with many former India players criticising it and terming it a blunder by MI, which will impact the morale of the players.

Jasprit Bumrah's 'Yorker' Warning As MI Star Prepares To Face Virat Kohli's RCB. Internet Says, "Scary Dreams"

Jasprit Bumrah is finally 'available' for selection in the IPL 2025 and that will be a huge relief for inconsistent Mumbai Indians as the Hardik Pandya-led side face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mumbai on Monday. Bumrah had been recovering from a back injury that he suffered during India's Tour of Australia in January, and the star fast bowler has been out of action since then. In his absence, MI have lost three out of four matches. On Sunday, MI coach Mahela Jayawardene said: "He is available. He is training today, so he should be available"

Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma To Return Against RCB? Mumbai Indians Coach's Huge Revelation

Indian cricket team star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be available for Mumbai Indians' upcoming IPL 2025 encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday. In the pre-match press conference, head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed that Bumrah will be available for the match after a prolonged absence due to injury. Bumrah has been missing in action since the back injury he sustained during the Sydney Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January this year. Jayawardene confirmed that pacer is looking good in practice and is raring to go for the contest against Virat Kohli and Co.

"Embarrassing": Suryakumar Kumar Dejected As MI Make Bizarre Retirement Decision, Internet Reacts

Suryakumar Yadav seemed unhappy over Mumbai Indians (MI)'s decision to retire out batter Tilak Varma during their IPL 2025 match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Friday. Tilak, who was MI's impact substitute, had managed just 25 off 23 balls with two boundaries when Mitchell Santner with a career IPL strike-rate of 106 was sent in. MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene said it wasn't nice to retire, but suggested that the decision was a tactical one as Tilak was struggling to time the ball.

Not Hardik Pandya, Man Behind Tilak Varma Retirement Decision Explains Logic Behind Bizarre Call

Amid backlash over the move to retire out batter Tilak Varma, Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that it was he who made the bold call during an intense run chase. MI's impact substitute Tilak Varma made 25 off 23 balls before he retired out in the penultimate over. Jayawardene took full responsibility for subbing Tilak out, with the latter struggling to middle the ball despite spending plenty of time in the middle. Jayawardene explained he wanted someone "fresh" to have a go at the middle in the death overs

Talent Factory: A Peek At Mumbai Indians' Scouting Process

The IPL has evolved over the years and so has the template of talent identification. There was a time when mere gut feeling was enough but into its 18th summer, the popular league now has a method to the madness, which Mumbai Indians have pioneered. Five-time champions MI have unearthed plethora of talent, who graduated to the India level and played with distinction while many lit the IPL stage with their coruscating show. The latest ones being Kerala's Vignesh Puthur and Ashwani Kumar form Punjab.

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"Need More, Not Little 12-15 Runs": Ian Bishop, Ravi Shastri Losing Patience With Rohit Sharma

MI Coach Mahela Jayawardene Admits To 'Powerplay Concern', Gives Honest Reply On Rohit Sharma's Form

Mumbai Indians Coach's Blunt Take On Tilak Varma's 'Retire Out' Call: "We Keep Changing..."

Jasprit Bumrah's 'Yorker' Warning As MI Star Prepares To Face Virat Kohli's RCB. Internet Says, "Scary Dreams"

Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma To Return Against RCB? Mumbai Indians Coach's Huge Revelation

"Embarrassing": Suryakumar Kumar Dejected As MI Make Bizarre Retirement Decision, Internet Reacts

Not Hardik Pandya, Man Behind Tilak Varma Retirement Decision Explains Logic Behind Bizarre Call

Talent Factory: A Peek At Mumbai Indians' Scouting Process