Rohit Sharma‘s absence from Mumbai Indians’ enjoying XI within the 51st recreation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 17 raised many eyebrows and opened up room for hypothesis.
The absence of “The Hitman” left many followers bemused as Mumbai Indians gained the toss and elected to subject first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on their residence turf (Wankhede Stadium) in Mumbai.
However, the anxiousness of followers got here to a nice finish as the previous Mumbai Indians skipper made his option to the wicket alongside his opening accomplice Ishan Kishan to get the chase underway for the hosts.
Though Rohit did not final lengthy and acquired out to Sunil Narine whereas making an attempt a pull, his arrival on the crease introduced assurance to the hearts of the apprehensive followers.
Mumbai misplaced the conflict by 24 runs however are nonetheless alive within the race to the playoffs, barely although. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 quick approaching, Team India cannot afford to lose Rohit to harm and therefore the apprehension of followers is comprehensible.
However, Mumbai’s veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla revealed that there aren’t any main considerations with Rohit’s health and his inclusion within the recreation as an Impact Sub was only a precautionary measure.
“Rohit had a mild back stiffness. So, just as a precaution he was brought in as an Impact Player,” Chawla revealed through the post-match presentation
Chawla’s assertion has allayed the fears of the Indian cricket followers who wish to see Rohit lead the crew from the entrance at ICC’s marquee match.
The winners of the inaugural version of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have been positioned in Group A alongside the co-hosts USA, arch-rivals Pakistan, Canada and Ireland.
India start their marketing campaign against Ireland on the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 5.
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