The most memorable change to the Mumbai-based team over the years was when Ricky Ponting relinquished his captaincy in the middle of the 2013 season, giving it to Rohit Sharma.
At the Wankhede Stadium, the five-time champion Mumbai Indians defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by an overwhelming eight wickets to earn their first two points after a sluggish start to the competition. They now have a 24-11 head-to-head record versus KKR after this victory.
The Mumbai team won five IPL titles in eight years under Rohit’s direction. The seasoned hitter, though, is keen to assist MI regain its former glory as the most recent trophy was won four seasons ago. Rohit is a vital part of MI’s leadership group and is frequently spotted sprinting across the pitch even though he is not the captain.
Throughout the league’s history, the Mumbai Indians have been a slow starter, and this is true in the 2025 IPL. Currently ranked fifth in the standings, they have only managed to win one of their first three games. The team last won the IPL in 2020, but under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, they had a terrible 2024 season, finishing last in the standings with just four victories from 14 games. In the meanwhile, Rohit is hopeful about taking home prizes, but he knows it won’t be an easy task.
“We are aware that it’s difficult to win trophies. It takes a lot of work and a lot of things to come together for you to win the IPL. This tournament’s challenge is that. In just two months, you must win 17 games, which is over half a year’s worth of T20 contests. The difficulty lies in it.
Before you can receive the trophy, you must tick off a lot of boxes. With the talented young players on our team, perhaps we can have a fantastic season. I’m more concerned with making sure we do the right things than I am with simply declaring that “we will win trophies.” Success would follow if we do that,” he stated exclusively on JioHotstar’s special “Charcha with Rohit Sharma.”
Every player contributes something unique to the group: Rohit Sharma
This season, the team has added seasoned international players to bolster its roster. Rohit said he has faith in the new players and is eager to play with them. According to him, a significant impact is anticipated if the team performs as a cohesive unit.
“Those with a lot of experience and an understanding of MI culture, like Trent Boult, are invaluable. Then there’s New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner, who brings class and experience. Ryan Rickelton is a promising young player, and others like Will Jacks and Reece Topley add diversity.
Each member of the team contributes something unique, and when you combine those contributions as a team, it has a significant effect. A number of our young Indian players have a lot of promise, and I’m excited to play with them. Winning the IPL Cup and returning the Mumbai Indians to glory is my immediate objective,” he continued.
MI’s next game is scheduled for April 4 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow against the Lucknow Super Giants. The team will enter this match with confidence after winning the last one, and they will aim to win both games.
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