‘After a stage, money doesn’t matter’ – R Ashwin on Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians future

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 big auction could be full of surprises, with a few franchise stalwarts expected to transfer bases. A lot of attention is focused on Rohit Sharma, whose future with the Mumbai Indians (MI) is questionable.

While there is no indication that the five-time IPL champions will release Rohit, pundits and fans have been debating the possibility. MI appointed Hardik Pandya as captain for IPL 2024, after Rohit, who has guided the franchise to five titles. This move was met with widespread outrage from supporters. According to reports, the Indian captain was dissatisfied with the team’s performance.

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As the blockbuster auction is likely to take place ahead of the IPL 2025, rumors over Rohit departing Mumbai has spread throughout the cricket community. However, Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the great Mumbai batter would remain at MI.

“It’s not wrong to think like Rohit.”I do not want any headaches. I was a captain for India. I’ve captained Mumbai several times. Even if I’m not a captain, I’m excited to visit Mumbai. It would be great if I could play for Mumbai. I’m sure most players are like this. After a certain point, money becomes irrelevant to some of those players. That’s the point,” Ashwin explained on his YouTube account.

How did Rohit Sharma and MI fare in the IPL 2024?

Rohit enjoyed the fifth most prolific run-scoring season in his long IPL career. The right-handed batsman made 417 runs, the most in an IPL season since 2016. He scored a century and fifty, with the highest score of 105*. He averaged 32.08 and had a stellar strike rate of 150 this season.

While Rohit’s stats were good in IPL 2024, MI had a terrible campaign under Pandya’s leadership, finishing bottom on the points table with only four victories from 14 games. MI management is well-known for its unwavering determination to succeed. They will stop at nothing to construct a powerful team for the IPL 2025. However, it remains uncertain whether Rohit will play a role in their redemption story.

Zaheer Khan in talks with LSG about taking over as mentor.

LSG are intent on giving Zaheer a bigger profile, engaging him in the scouting and player-development programs during the off season. Zaheer Khan is in negotiations with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) about a mentorship role. With the club looking for a top former India player. Who is familiar with T20 cricket to have a big presence in their coaching setup following Gautam Gambhir’s exit.

Two other franchises are said to be interested in hiring Zaheer. Who was previously head of global development at the Mumbai Indians (MI) and director of cricket from 2018 to 2022.

LSG has been without a mentor since Gambhir left late last year. Gambhir, who was a member of the support group that helped Kolkata Knight Riders win their third IPL title in 2024, has since taken over as India’s head coach. Morne Morkel, a former South African pacer and LSG bowling coach, has joined Gambhir’s India men’s side in the same capacity.

Aside from the mentorship role, LSG is also interested in raising Zaheer’s profile. Which will entail engagement in scouting and player-development programs during the offseason. LSG’s backroom is now overseen by Justin Langer. Who replaced Andy Flower as head coach ahead of the IPL 2024 season, with Lance Klusener and Adam Voges serving as coaches. After making the playoffs in its first two seasons. The KL Rahul-led team was pipped on net run rate for a spot in the top four in 2024.

Zaheer Khan

Zaheer’s likely return to the IPL comes as teams prepare for a big auction. The IPL is expected to release the retention guidelines in early September.

Throughout his playing career, Zaheer represented three franchises: MI, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Daredevils. In total, he appeared in 100 games for three clubs over ten seasons, taking 102 wickets at an economy rate of 7.59. He last competed in the competition in 2017, leading the Daredevils, before withdrawing from all forms of cricket.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings are on the lookout for an Indian head coach to replace Trevor Bayliss. They were apparently interested in hiring VVS Laxman. But that is no longer an option because Laxman has extended his time as head of the BCCI’s National Cricket Academy. They presently have Sanjay Bangar as their head of cricket development.

The moment Vijaykumar Vyshak was astounded by Virat Kohli’s training program

Recently, Karnataka seamer Vijaykumar Vyshak shared how, while he was with the RCB, he was astounded by Virat Kohli’s training preparation. Cricket player Vijaykumar Vyshak of the RCB and Karnataka has talked candidly about the effects of training with Virat Kohli. Notably, Vyshak and Kohli were teammates in the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) for RCB. In 2023, Vyshak made his IPL debut, taking nine wickets in seven games.

In the most recent season, he continued to play for the club and talked about his training sessions with India’s great batsman, Virat Kohli. The youthful seamer disclosed that the top batter’s meticulous work ethic, methodical approach, and consistency astounded him.

As a player, training with Virat Kohli can have a significant effect. Even though I respected him last season, I was also aware of his consistency, work ethic, and methodical approach. Everything he does, from his practice routine to his dietary habits, is done precisely. Vyshak was cited by Hindustan Times as stating, “I try to have the same confidence every time I step onto the field. It is admirable how confident he is before every game.”

During IPL 2024, the 27-year-old participated in four games and claimed four wickets. The young player also talked about his experience participating in the T20 tournament and how Mohammed Siraj supported him.

I played well in my RCB debut, but in the following game, I gave up 60 runs. It’s the ultimate challenge, Siraj informed me, and this is the game. In addition, Vijaykumar expressed his desire to remember this and impart these teachings whenever possible.

The amazing domestic figures of Vijaykumar Vyshak

Vyshak has been playing batsmanship in the Ranji Trophy 2024, demonstrating his remarkable recent rise in Indian cricket. The batsman from Karnataka scored 343 runs in 13 innings with a strike rate of 72.82 and an average of 31.18, including one hundred and fifty.

He ended up taking the most wickets for his side with the ball, taking 39 from 16 innings at an economy of 3.29 and an average of 23.61. His next appearance in a Karnataka State Cricket Association T20 Maharaja Trophy match will be with the Gulbarga Mystics.

Rahul, Pant, Suryakumar, Gill set to play Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy : Previous to the start of the international season. Senior players like Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah, and Ashwin are probably going to miss the competition.

The teams for India’s season-opening Duleep Trophy, which takes place on September 5. This month of the selection panel headed to given Ajit Agarkar. Without Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah. The majority of the other centrally contracted players. They’re going to take part in the four-team competition.

KL Rahul previously sustained an injury. This year that caused him to miss four of the five England Test matches. Rishabh Pant, who may play in his first red-ball match. After fully recovering from a vehicle accident in December 2022.  Are two players that will be being monitored. Aside from Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, and Suryakumar Yadav. These additional specialist batters are probably going to be selected among the four squads.

Mohammed Shami, who is getting close to being fully healthy. As he nears the end of his rehabilitation at the NCA in Bengaluru, Shami has been gradually increasing his bowling workload over the past week.

Duleep Trophy Test Series IND vs BAN

The senior players will get a longer rest, The first of their ten Test assignments. A two-Test series against Bangladesh. Which begins in Chennai on September 19, begins. India will play five Tests in Australia and five at home.

Logistical reasons may force the simultaneous staging of two Duleep Trophy matches. Moving from Anantapur to Bengaluru commencing on September 5. There have been casual requests to see. If the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is willing to host the match.

The decision to include multiple contractual players in the league aligns with the BCCI’s objective of prioritising domestic cricket. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan lost their central contracts. According to a letter secretary Jay Shah sent out in February threatening “severe implications”. If the IPL was given priority over domestic cricket.

Originally, a convener from each of the six zones selected the winners of the Duleep Trophy. Which was a zonal contest. Agarkar was part of a BCCI working group that suggested changing the format. Former head coach Rahul Dravid, NCA chief VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid, and BCCI general manager Abey Kuruvilla.

The selectors could give players from a wider pool including those in the targeted group enough opportunities. Starting on September 22, there will be a four-team competition. And will feature round-robin play between each club and the other three. The winner will be the topping at the conclusion of the standings.