Former Kris Srikkanth Indian Crusket kicked out at Mumbai Indians Batter Rohit Sharma for his failure in play against Chennai Super Kings. He said that the opening dough should get the time before it goes to shots.
The beginning of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 did not go the way the Mumbaj Indians would hit Rohit Sharma. The opener dough struggled to go and return to the hut at the opening of the match at the Ma Chimambaram stadium in Chennai.
Rohit Sharma was removed by Khaleel Ahmed on a four -ball duck during CSK VS MI at Chennai
Rohita removed Khaleel Ahmed on a four -ball duck as the dough was trying to play four, but in the end he pulled out a man in the middle to perfection. This was the third time that was removed by his left hand in his career.
Rohit, who has accepted the fearless approach in the last few years, has tried to do the same in the introductory game of Mumbaj Indians at IPL 2025, but failed to do so against Chennai Super Kings.
I mean, just knock a few shots in the middle, then go to it – Kris Srikkanth to Rohit Sharma
Kris Srikkanth was not satisfied with Rohit Sharma, saying that the dough should take some balls to correct the time correctly. Speaking during a debate about Star Sports, he said:
“It’s the T20 World Cup, whether it’s a champion trophy, he’s starting a shot. I just believe he has to go into the middle earlier. I mean, just knock a few shots in the middle and then go on it. I’m sure what you want to do properly when you don’t determine the ball well. Let me just go on it”
You should take a few balls, if not 6 balls, at least to realize you real – Shane Watson on Rohit Sharma
Shane Watson, who was also present during the discussion, was also on the same page with Kris Srikkanth. He said Rohit Sharma was supposed to take a few beads, on WiKket like Chepauk to understand the surface. He elaborated:
“Well, especially on WiKet that you are not sure the ball reacts from the surface, knowing that it is a little dry.
“You should need a few balls, if not 6 balls, so you can understand what the ball is doing. Is it swinging? But how it reacts from the surface, and unfortunately for Rohit, he just hit the leading part of his bat and couldn’t reach his inings.”
Rohit would hope that things would turn in the next few games of IPL 2025. The Mumbaj Indians will be the next to take over the Gujarat Titans on Saturday (March 29).
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