IPL 2023: “It is the Responsibility of Rohit Sharma to Revive the Legacy of Mumbai Indians and Raise the Youth”

The Mumbai Indians team is busy preparing for a grand celebration of 30 April. It is the 36th birthday of Captain Rohit Sharma and he has completed 10 years as captain of Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians won the IPL title for the first time in 2013 under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.

Groom Young Talented Players for the Franchise

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said that it is the responsibility of captain Rohit Sharma to revive the legacy of Mumbai Indians and groom young talented players for the franchise.

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It is known that under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians won the IPL title five times. After 2013, Mumbai team became IPL champions in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

Harbhajan Singh said that Mumbai Indians have had a unique legacy and every cricketer wants to be a part of the team.

Mumbai Indians have had a Different Legacy

Bhajji said in a conversation with Star Sports, ‘Mumbai Indians have had a different legacy. Every cricketer wants to be a part of this franchise. Even though the situation may have changed a bit this year, the onus lies on Rohit Sharma to revive the legacy. They may have many young and talented players, but it is Rohit Sharma’s responsibility to take them forward.

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Former India opener Virender Sehwag also said that Rohit Sharma should play freely instead of shouldering the burden of captaincy. Sehwag believes that Mumbai Indians have the potential to qualify for the playoffs. It is known that in IPL 2023, Mumbai registered three wins in seven matches and is at the 9th position in the points table.

Rohit Sharma Should Play Freely – Virender Sehwag

Sehwag said in a conversation on Star Sports, ‘Mumbai definitely lost two matches, but everything is not over for him yet. Rohit Sharma should not play under the pressure of captaincy. They should play their game freely. This team has the potential to bounce back. She can still qualify for the playoffs.