Published 16:01 IST, August 29th 2024

‘Think Like Rohit, It’s Not Wrong’: Ashwin’s Honest Opinion on Rohit Sharma Leaving Mumbai Indians

Veteran India spinner R Ashwin has given his thoughts on Rohit Sharma's future with the Mumbai Indians as the IPL mega auction approaches.

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Will Rohit Sharma stay at Mumbai Indians? | Image: PTI/Ashwin Youtube
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With mega auction all set to take place before IPL 2025, all eyes are on senior players' status. Several players will be up for grabs in upcoming year, and one of biggest names could be Rohit Sharma. Ever since Hardik Pandya took charge of Mumbai Indians, fans have been calling for him to move out and compete for ar franchise. R Ashwin has w offered his take on Rohit's future with Mumbai Indians franchise.  

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R Ashwin Offers His Analogy on Rohit Sharma's Future in Mumbai Indians

While speaking in one of his videos for his YouTube Channel, R Ashwin opens up on Rohit Sharma and his future with Mumbai Indians. Despite chatter that Rohit should move ahead of MI, veteran spinner believes that Team India skipper will be staying with franchise. Ashwin cited that at such a st, money isn't a big deal to players like him.

"Even if you think like Rohit, it's t wrong at all. I don't want any headache. I have been a captain for India. I have captained Mumbai many times. Even if I am t a captain, I am going to Mumbai happily. If I play for Mumbai, it's super. I am sure most players are like that. After a st, money doesn't matter for some of those players. That's thing," R Ashwin said.

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Familiar sight at  Wankhede as Rohit Sharma walks out to bat, Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024, Mumbai, May 6, 2024
Rohit Sharma walks down stairs during IPL 2024 Match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai | Im: BCCI

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Mumbai Indians' decision to make Hardik Pandya franchise skipper was ridiculed by fans. all-rounder's first year as skipper did t work out as he faltered massively and y fell to bottom of points table. On or hand, Rohit Sharma was able to make some effective contributions as he scored 417 runs, with a strike rate of 150 and an aver of 32.07. He scored a ton and a half-century apiece.

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Rohit Sharma is an undisputed legend of Mumbai Indians franchise, as all of ir title wins came under his captaincy. He may enjoy some downtime as a regular player at this st. However, re are chances that he could look for new opportunities and take a chance by being a part of auction. It is yet to be seen what happens next.

13:06 IST, August 29th 2024