IPL 2025: Virender Sehwag digs the shape of Rohit Sharma with a fiery Virat Kohli comparison
Indian cricket has been synonymous with more people than life for a long time. Rohit Sharma It’s no exception. With his nickname called “Hitman,” Rohit has captivated fans for over a decade with his elegance and power. However, his recent struggle Indian Premier League (IPL) Like a former cricketer, it caused intense scrutiny. Virender Sehwag and Manoj Tiwaly He openly questioned his performance. Comparison with Virat Kohlianother stubborn man in Indian cricket just added fuel to the fire.
Reduced shape of Rohit Sharma
Rohit’s IPL carrier is on a roller coaster ride. He remains one of the most successful captains in IPL history. Mumbai Indians (MI) For five titles, his individual bat performances were inconsistent. in IPL 2025Rohit’s form hits a new low. In the first two games of the season, he scored only eight runs. Gujarat Titans (GT) where Mohamed Shiraji Fans and experts bowled him with unstoppable delivery.
This poor start continues unfortunately IPL 2024 A campaign where Rohit struggled to make an impact despite having acquired a lonely century. His inability to deliver a consistent, large score has led many to question whether he can still rely on Mi’s batting mainstay.
Virender Sehwag and Manoj Tiwary call Rohit Sharma for his contradiction
Former cricketers Sehawag and Tiwaly did not write words in their criticism of Rohit’s IPL performance. Speaking about Clickbuzz, Tiwaly pointed out that despite being one of the most talented players in Indian cricket history, Rohit never produced a 600-700 run season in his 18-year IPL career. This is a feat that Kohli has achieved many times.
“See, I’m telling you, I don’t want to be tough, but I have to. For some players, that must be the case. Come on, it’s when Rohit Sharma returns in the run. Players like Rohit Sharma don’t have 400 abilities. Last season, he won 400 and reached a century. But where is the 800-900 season? Rohit cannot have these types of seasons. Why does Virat Kohli always score? You tell me. That’s just as good. That’s equally good, but there should be a season when Rohit wins 600-700“Tiwari said
Sehwag repeated this sentiment, saying it might be too late for fans to expect such a prolific season from Rohit at this stage of his career.
“What Manoj Tiwary said about Rohit Sharma, where is the season? Is it too late for this type of season to arrive (lol)? We’re fans of him too, but we’re just asking where the 600-700 run season is. When did Rohit Sharma do that? It’s been 18 years that’s not happening in 18 years, but how can you expect this to happen now when he’s in the final part of his career?“Sehwag was added with a distinctive dullness.
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Virat Kohli comparison: fair or unfair?
The name of Kohli inevitably appears when discussing modern batting greats. Kohli’s consistency in the IPL is highlighted by the 2016 record-breaking 973-run season, but it sets a benchmark that is almost consistent. Rohit had a flash of glow, including knocks that won in the second century and several matches, but he never dominated the entire season like Kohli.
Comparisons between two players are not limited to IPL records. Both were India’s leaders across formats, but Kohli’s ability to deliver and get runs under pressure is consistently obscuring Rohit’s more sporadic contributions.
As the Mumbai Indians prepare for the next match Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR)all eyes become Rohit. former England captain Michael Vaughn Humorously, he suggested that Rohit should imagine playing in an Indian jersey, not Miri, to rediscover his form. While saying it on Jest, Vaughan’s comments highlight the urgency for MI to step up to stay competitive this season.