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Rohit Sharma A buzz has on social media about a potential Rs 50 crore offer from Sanjiv Goenka Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for Rohit Sharma in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. With the IPL mega-auction set to significantly alter team rosters, the speculation has added to the excitement surrounding the event. The Mumbai Indians (MI) face a critical decision as they have a roster filled with key players: Suryakumar Yadav, the current T20I captain; Rohit Sharma is the T20 World Cup-winning captain; Hardik Pandya is their designated captain and Jasprit Bumrah is a senior bowler with leadership experience.
The central question is whether MI can retain all these stars amidst the changes. The rumor about LSG’s substantial bid for Rohit Sharma has sparked curiosity, and in a recent interview, Sanjiv Goenka addressed these speculations. When asked if LSG had earmarked Rs 50 crore specifically for Rohit Sharma, Goenka responded skeptically. “Do you, or anyone, even know if Rohit Sharma will be available in the auction? All these speculations are unfounded. We don’t know if Mumbai Indians will release him, and if he does come to the auction, investing 50 percent of your salary cap on one player could compromise your ability to build a balanced team,” he explained.
The anchor then inquired if Rohit Sharma was on LSG wishlist. Goenka response was non-committal but insightful. “Everyone has a wishlist; ideally, you want the best players and captains on your team. It’s not just about desire. It’s about what is practically possible within the constraints of the auction and the salary cap. Each franchise aims to build a competitive team, and you can’t acquire everyone you want,” he said. This interview underscores the strategic complexities teams face in the mega-auction, with balancing star power and budget being crucial to their success.
What did LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka say about Targeting Rohit Sharma ahead of IPL 2025 Mega Auction?
In a recent conversation with SportsTak, Sanjiv Goenka clarified that the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have yet to decide on their captain for the IPL 2025 season. This means it is still uncertain whether KL Rahul will retain the captaincy for the upcoming season. Addressing rumors that LSG might set aside Rs 50 crore to secure Rohit Sharma, Goenka dismissed these claims, emphasizing that investing such a large portion of the budget on a single player would be impractical. He noted that the discussion around acquiring Rohit Sharma becomes moot if the Mumbai Indians decide to retain him before the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Do you even know if Rohit Sharma will be available in the auction? All these speculations are premature. The key factor is whether Mumbai Indians will release him. Even if Rohit Sharma is up for grabs, spending 50 percent of our salary cap on one player would limit our ability to build a balanced team,” Goenka explained. While LSG is still evaluating its leadership options, it is possible that the team might target Rohit Sharma if he is available. Goenka stressed that decisions will depend on the auction dynamics and overall team strategy.
Everyone aims to have the best players and captains. It’s not just about wanting a particular individual. The process involves assessing what’s available and how to make the most of it within the constraints of the auction. Every franchise will have similar goals,” he added. If Rohit Sharma is released and LSG decides to pursue him, Goenka might seek the assistance of the team new mentor, Zaheer Khan. Khan extensive experience with Rohit during their time with the Mumbai Indians could prove valuable in convincing the star player to join LSG.
Which Teams are Eyeing Rohit Sharma Ahead of IPL 2025?
A recent report reveals that besides the Mumbai Indians, two other IPL teams are vying to sign Rohit Sharma ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. According to journalist Rohit Juglan from RevSportz, these franchises have set aside around INR 50 crore for acquiring Sharma services. This amount will be used to cover auction costs based on the type of deal Sharma opts for The franchises will need to secure confirmation from Rohit Sharma before proceeding. Given his skyrocketing market and brand value following the 2024 T20 World Cup victory. Sharma faces a significant decision regarding his future in the IPL.
Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal Move Up In Test Rankings, Rohit Sharma Slips To…
In the latest ICC Test rankings released on Wednesday, Virat Kohli has climbed two places to reach eighth, while his captain, Rohit Sharma, has dropped a position to sixth. Joining them in the top 10 is emerging star Yashasvi Jaiswal. who has moved up to seventh place. England Joe Root retains his position as the number one Test batter globally, following England victory in the opening Test against Sri Lanka at Manchester Old Trafford. Root teammate Harry Brook has made significant progress, rising three spots to fourth overall after scoring 56 and 32 in the same match. This leap has pushed him past Pakistan Babar Azam, Australia Steve Smith and Rohit Sharma.
Babar Azam, who was previously tied for third, has fallen to ninth after a rare failure in the first innings of Pakistan Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Despite this drop, Pakistan Mohammad Rizwan has achieved a career-high ranking, moving into the top 10 at joint 10th place following his century in the same Test. Bangladesh Mushfiqur Rahim has also achieved a career milestone, climbing seven spots to 17th. Among bowlers, India Ravichandran Ashwin continues to lead the rankings, with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja holding onto their third and seventh positions respectively.
England Chris Woakes has risen four places to 16th, while Sri Lanka Asitha Fernando has moved up 10 spots to 17th. Pakistan Naseem Shah and England Gus Atkinson have both achieved career-best ratings, with Shah moving to 33rd and Atkinson to 42nd. In the all-rounder category, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin maintain their top two positions, with Axar Patel ranked sixth.
Will Rohit Sharma be Retained by Mumbai Indians?
Rohit Sharma’s stint at Mumbai Indians (MI) could likely be over already. The 36-year-old was sacked from his captaincy role by the MI management before the start of last season. There are also rumours that Rohit will explore all his options ahead of IPL 2025. As per media outlet RevSportz, MI’s case of retaining Rohit is likely to be a complicated one And with captaincy already given to Hardik and Rohit would not want to play for MI.
