The future of Mumbai Indians star Rohit Sharma is shrouded in uncertainty ahead of the IPL mega-auction later this year. Having been stripped of the MI captaincy before IPL 2024, there is a possibility of him leaving the five-time champions. Ambati Rayudu wants Rohit to finish his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings, while a move to Delhi Capitals also remains a possibility according to some.
Lucknow Super Giants have emerged as another franchise keen to sign Rohit if given a chance. However, until the mega-auction takes place, no one knows where Rohit’s next chapter will unfold. When Rohit’s name was mentioned, LSG coach Justin Langer was excited. He was asked to name one player he would like to see join the team.
Langer sported a smile when he was asked about Rohit Sharma.
“You can be a negotiator if we’re going to lure Rohit Sharma here from Mumbai,” Langer said with a laugh.
The IPL mega-auction will be held in December, and the meeting between the 10 franchise owners and the BCCI is scheduled to take place on 16th April to discuss topics like player retention. In the 2022 mega auction, franchises were allowed to retain four players and use 1 Right-to-Match card.
Mumbai Indians will retain Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav. The fourth retention is still undecided. Rohit Sharma, a 5-time IPL winning captain, has been the face of the franchise since leading them to their first title in 2013. However, at 37, it remains to be seen if MI will keep Sharma given rumors of friction with current captain Pandya.
