Published 11:31 IST, October 7th 2024

Rohit Sharma to Join Virat Kohli at RCB in IPL 2025? AB de Villiers Laughs Off Rumour

IPL 2025 Auction: Multiple reports have claimed that Rohit Sharma may join Virat Kohli at RCB in 2025, but how much of it is true?

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during roadshow in Mumbai after T20 WC triumph | Image: ICC
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IPL 2025 Auction: Multiple reports have claimed that Rohit Sharma may join Virat Kohli at RCB in 2025, but how much of it is true? t long back, former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif suggested same. But, will a move of such magnitude actually take place? Former RCB superstar Ab de Villiers has dismissed speculation by Mohamm Kaif that Rohit Sharma could le RCB in IPL 2025. In a video, De Villiers laughed off suggestion, calling it “ biggest story of IPL .”

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'Don't see a possibility of MI leaving Rohit'

"I almost laughed at Rohit comment. That will be quite a story if Rohit moves from Mumbai Indians to RCB. Wow! Imagine helines. It will be bigger than Hardik Pandya 's move. He moved from Gujarat Titans back to Mumbai, which although wasn't big a surprise. But if Rohit moves from Mumbai to join his rivals in RCB...oh my god! I don't think re is an option re. I don't see a possibility of MI leaving Rohit. I will give that zero or 0.1 per cent chance," De Villiers said during a live Q&A session on YouTube.

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former RCB legend also backed Faf to le RCB in upcoming season, saying that even Kohli would want veteran South African to continue.

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" is just a number, guys. I don't see why his turning 40 would be an issue. He has been re for a few seasons, and players are used to him. I understand re has been pressure on him because he hasn't won trophy for RCB, but he has been exceptional as a player. I think Virat will back him with all his experience," he ded.

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Meanwhile, Retention rules are out but it is t confirmed when auction will take place. franchises would have to submit names of retained players soon. 

 

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11:27 IST, October 7th 2024