Former England captain Michael Vaughan has taken a sharp jab at Rohit Sharma’s lackluster performance in the ongoing IPL 2025, hinting that the Mumbai Indians (MI) opener might have been benched if not for his towering reputation and fan following. Vaughan’s comments came hot on the heels of Rohit’s third consecutive batting failure this season.
In a low-scoring chase of 117 against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the star batter could only muster 13 runs before being dismissed on his home turf, leaving fans and critics alike questioning his form.
Rohit Sharma Under Fire: Vaughan Questions His Place in MI
Vaughan didn’t mince words when discussing Rohit’s underwhelming stats, emphasizing that the numbers simply don’t stack up for a player of his caliber. “You’re judging Rohit purely as a batter now because he’s no longer the captain of Mumbai Indians. And frankly, his numbers are average. If it weren’t for his name and legacy, he’d likely be dropped from the side,” Vaughan stated in a candid conversation with Cricbuzz.
He further elaborated, “Rohit’s contributions with the bat haven’t been good enough. If he were still the captain, his leadership and tactical acumen might justify his place. But as a batter alone, he’s not delivering what’s expected of him.”
Rohit’s struggles this season have been glaring. He began with a duck against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), followed by a meager 8 runs against the Gujarat Titans, and now a disappointing 13 against KKR. This slump isn’t a one-off either; in his last 10 innings for MI, he has managed just 141 runs, crossing the 20-run mark only once.
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