Rohit Sharma’s private chat with Abhishek Nayar before the KKR vs. MI match, which was later removed by KKR, sparked speculation as Rohit mentioned “this is my last.”
Ahead of the IPL 2024 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Eden Gardens, Rohit Sharma had a candid conversation with KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. Despite background noise, fans quickly deciphered their discussion about “things changing.”
In the video, Rohit expressed sentimentality towards MI, hinting at a possible departure by saying, “this is my last.” While the full context remains unclear, speculation arose regarding Mumbai Indians’ current state, particularly Hardik Pandya’s captaincy.
“Ek ek cheez change ho raha hai…Woh unke upar hai…Jo bhi hai woh mera ghar hai bhai, woh temple jo hai na maine banwaya hain (Things are changing one by one… It’s up to them… Whatever it is, brother, that’s my home, the temple that I built.)” Rohit could be heard saying in the video.
“Bhai mera kya mera to ye last hai..!(Brother, what to say, this is my last anyway..),” the Indian skipper added.
… That chat.
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Rohit to Nayar "Ek ek cheez change ho rha hai!,, Wo unke upar hai,,, Jo bhi hai wo mera ghar hai bhai, wo temple mene banwaya hai"
Last line – "Bhai mera kya mera to ye last hai" And now KKR deleted that chatting video of Rohit Sharma and Nayar
#RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/4BiQzutQdH
Recently, reports surfaced indicating dissatisfaction among Mumbai Indians’ senior players regarding Hardik Pandya’s captaincy style. They voiced concerns that his approach lacks the necessary energy in the dressing room.
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Hardik, acquired from the Gujarat Titans in a groundbreaking trade, was unexpectedly handed the captaincy, replacing the highly successful Rohit Sharma. This decision received heavy criticism on social media. Furthermore, Hardik has faced backlash from fans at IPL 2024 matches, with Mumbai Indians enduring a dismal season, winning only four out of twelve games.
MI, now out of playoff contention, will play for honor against the soaring Knight Riders in Kolkata. A victory for KKR could push them ahead of the Rajasthan Royals by two points, as they are tied but lead in net run rate. Both KKR and RR are almost guaranteed playoff berths this season.
Last Updated on May 11, 2024
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