Rohit Sharma’s impact on Mumbai Indians extends far beyond his captaincy. He has been the driving force behind the franchise’s dominance and under his leadership, MI has cemented its place as the most successful team in IPL history, securing five titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Lucknow Super Giants
In recent weeks, there has been considerable speculation surrounding potential retentions and the impending mega auction, with KL Rahul’s future at the franchise still unclear, while another prominent player rumored to be on the move is Rohit Sharma, the captain of India’s T20 World Cup-winning team.
Last season, LSG finished a disappointing seventh with 7 wins and 7 defeats under the leadership of Rahul. Tensions began to rise in the LSG camp when Rahul and team owner Sanjiv Goenka were involved in a heated argument on the pitch following a 10-wicket loss to SRH. The incident fueled the rumors of Rahul’s potential exit from the team in the coming season. This may result in Sharma replacing Rahul as the captain of LSG as they look to put their last season’s disappointment behind them and return to the upper reaches of the table next season.
Chennai Super Kings
Rohit Sharma could serve as the perfect successor to MS Dhoni, who is expected to retire after the 2025 season, as the Super Kings aim to maintain their illustrious legacy following the mega auction in 2025. Ruturaj Gaikwad is the current captain of CSK and Sharma, given his experience as captain at the highest level, may be seen as a potential replacement for the youngster who can develop his leadership skills under Sharma’s guidance.
The move also makes sense given the integrity of the franchise as Super Kings, like MI, have won joint most IPL titles (5) and are one of the biggest franchises in IPL history.
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans finished 8th in the IPL last season and will be eager to make the most of the upcoming auction for the 2025 season. While Shubman Gill has embraced the role of GT captain, but if issues within the Gujarat Titans escalate, they may seek a new leader, with a strong candidate for replacement being Rohit Sharma.
Gill only managed to score 322 runs in 11 matches in 2024. The Titans were one of the worst teams in the powerplay, with a run rate of 7.23. This makes Sharma an attractive pick for the Titans who is known for his explosive starts and can lead the franchise to return the glory days of 202w, which saw them lift the IPL title in their inaugural season.
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Mohd Faisal Hakak is a sports author from Kashmir. He likes to keep tabs on the sporting world with a keen interest in football, motorsports, NBA, and other marquee sports. He is a science graduate from Islamia College Srinagar.
