Rohit Sharma is one of those figures on the cricket field who commands attention, even when he’s not in the playing XI. Although he missed Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2025 clash against LSG on Friday due to injury, he remained actively involved from the sidelines. His presence was felt through timely tactical inputs, offering valuable advice to the team.
One such moment came during a strategic time-out in the first innings, with LSG cruising at 69 for 0 after six overs. Rohit was seen guiding Hardik Pandya and the rest of the squad. Just 16 balls after the break, Hardik delivered a cleverly disguised slower ball to dismiss Nicholas Pooran a key wicket, considering Pooran’s strong form with scores of 75, 70, and 44 in his last three outings.
Rohit Sharma’s Clever Strategy and Viral Banter Steal the Show
During the match, there were only 11 players on the field, but Rohit Sharma, stepping in from the sidelines, made a timely suggestion to Hardik Pandya: “Bowl a little slower.” Hardik followed the advice, delivering a slow bouncer that resulted in a straightforward catch for Deepak Chahar. “Superb strategy,” praised commentator Saba Karim.
After Mumbai Indians’ defeat, a lighthearted moment featuring Rohit Sharma went viral. In a clip circulating online, Rohit is seen with Shardul Thakur—often referred to as “Lord”—and LSG co-owner Sanjiv Goenka. Flashing a grin, Rohit quipped, “Sir, why worry when you have Lord?”
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Rohit Sharma missed the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday due to a knee injury. The update came from MI captain Hardik Pandya at the toss, where he won and chose to bowl first.
“Rohit was hit on the knee. He is missing out,” Hardik confirmed, ruling out the former MI skipper from the clash.
Rohit’s form has been under scrutiny in the early stages of the tournament. In the three matches he’s played so far, the experienced opener has scored just 21 runs. He was dismissed for a duck in the season opener against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), followed by scores of 8 against Gujarat Titans (GT) and 13 against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).