‘It Depends On Them; I Don’t Care’: Rohit Sharma’s Deleted Chat With KKR’s Assistant Coach Raises Concern

The latest season of IPL is indeed not for Mumbai Indians and there is no denying in that. Since the beginning of this season many controversies pertaining to Mumbai Indians have made it to the headlines. Rohit Sharma, the former captain of the team, joined this bandwagon after his candid chat with KKR coach went viral.

The 17th season of IPL turned out to be a turbulent one for five time champions, Mumbai Indians

Amidst the fervor of IPL 2024, the Mumbai Indians found themselves embroiled in controversy long before the tournament commenced. The decision to appoint Hardik Pandya as captain, replacing the seasoned Rohit Sharma, sent shockwaves through the cricketing world.

With Rohit boasting a mindblowing record of leading the team to five title victories, the unexpected change didn’t sit well with fans. The discontent among the franchise’s faithful was palpable. This was highly evident in the initial matches where Hardik faced the brunt of the fans’ displeasure through booing and jeering.

As the season unfolded, the repercussions of the captaincy switch became increasingly apparent. Mumbai Indians, known for their formidable teamwork could not perform on the field. Their performances lacked the dominance of previous seasons. This culminated in an early exit from the playoffs race.

However, just when it seemed the turbulent chapter of Mumbai Indians’ season might draw to a close, a new twist emerged. Ahead of a crucial encounter against the Kolkata Knight Riders, a leaked video featuring Rohit Sharma and KKR’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar surfaced, hinting at the discontent within the Mumbai Indians camp.

Rohit Sharma’s candid conversation with KKR’s assistant coach hinted at the underlying tensions within MI

During a candid conversation captured in a leaked video, IPL veteran Rohit Sharma hinted at underlying tensions within his franchise, believed to be the Mumbai Indians. Although he didn’t explicitly mention the team, his remarks strongly suggested his affiliation with MI, leaving fans abuzz with speculation.

In the backdrop of persistent fan chants, Rohit’s words were not as clear when he remarked on the series of changes unfolding within the team. He could be heard saying,

“Woh unke upar hai, main ye sab pe dhyaan nahi deta” (It depends on them, I don’t care about that).

He further asserted that,

“Jo bhi hai woh mera ghar hai bhai, woh temple jo hai na maine banwaya hai,” (Whatever it is, it’s my home. It’s a temple that I’ve built).

It seemed to reflect a deep emotional connection with the franchise he had led to numerous victories in the past.

Adding fuel to the fire, fans claimed to have heard Rohit concluding the conversation with a cryptic statement,

“Anyway, this is my last,”

Though the audio remains unclear. As the IPL season progressed, these revelations added an extra layer of intrigue to the tournament.

Here have a look at the viral video (deleted by KKR’s official Twitter handle)

Clear audio of Rohit Sharma and Abhishek Nayar’s conversation, he didn’t said that it’s his last IPL.

Please don’t make any conclusions on half said words.🙏pic.twitter.com/9lbtZRQvQB

— Aryan 🇮🇳 (@Iconic_Hitman) May 10, 2024

Updates regarding Mumbai Indians’ Season End

Facing a playoff-less season, Mumbai Indians will play for pride as they clash with the formidable Kolkata Knight Riders. With KKR eyeing a two-point lead over the Rajasthan Royals, who are currently tied with them but lag behind in net run rate, the match promises to be a crucial one.

Furthermore, in a recent team meeting, senior players like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav shared their thoughts on Mumbai Indians’ disappointing season. They discussed the reasons behind the team’s poor performances and engaged in one-on-one conversations with the management to explore potential changes in strategy for the future. One can only hope for MI to salvage some pride before the season concludes and comeback stronger, next year!

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