Published: Apr 04, 2025, 05:15 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 04, 2025, 05:15 PM (IST)
Mumbai Indians inconsistent start to the IPL 2025 could be blamed on multiple factors, with Rohit Sharma struggling to give a good start at the top order is one of the biggest factor in the list. As fans and former cricketers continue to question his form, they eagerly await Rohit to regain his rhythm. Adressing this concern, Mumbai Indians (MI) coach Kieron Pollar strongly defended hitman during a pre-match press conference on Thursday.
I’ve played alongside Rohit since Under-19 cricket and he has forged his name and etched his name in history in the record books, in different situations, different formats of the game,” Pollard said during pre-match press conference
“He is a legend of the game in his own right, and as an individual as well.There are times when you have a couple of low scores … he has earned the right as an individual to now enjoy his cricket and not be pressurised in certain situations. So let’s not judge on a couple of low scores.” He added
“In cricket, we know we fail more than we succeed, and I’m sure we’ll be singing his praises when he gives us that big score, and then we’ll be on to the next hot topic,” he further said
Mumbai Indians are still striving to find their best form, and Pollard believes that adapting to challenges will be the key.
“For me and for us, I think it’s more about adaptability in whatever is presented on a particular day,” Pollard said in the press conference.
“As a former player and management, you want to be able to prepare for any eventuality, and you try to control things that you can control, and the nature of the surfaces is something that we can’t control as a management and as a playing group. So whatever is presented, that’s how you get to be called world class and legends that you are able to adapt to anything that is in front of you.” Pollar added
Mumbai Indians will play their next match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 4th against Lucknow Super Giants.
