Ex-India captain bows down to Rohit Sharma: "There's a reason why he's a legend"

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has heaped praise on Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma following his knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025. Srikkanth stated that the former MI skipper's half-century is a reminder of why the opener is considered a "legend" in cricket.

Rohit Sharma helped Mumbai Indians secure a seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, April 23. He scored 70 runs off 46 balls, featuring eight boundaries and three sixes, as MI chased down the 144-run target in just 15.4 overs. This was his second consecutive half-century of the 2025 season.

There Is a Reason Why Rohit Sharma Is a Legend - Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Krishnamachari Srikkanth said that Rohit Sharma has the ability to dominate once settled at the crease. Srikkanth emphasized that if Rohit stays at the wicket for over six overs, the opposition is in trouble. He also hinted that Sunrisers' playoff hopes were all but over, wishing them better luck next season.

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"What a knock and what a time to come into form! If this guy is in the wicket for more than 6 overs then God help the opposition! There is a reason why he's a legend and he just showed all of us why? Good luck SRH next year!" Srikkanth wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

What a knock and what a time to come into form! If this guy is in the wicket for more than 6 overs then God help the opposition! There is a reason why he's a legend and he just showed all of us why? Good luck SRH next year! #SRHvsMI #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/WzFH0HNbQQ

— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) April 23, 2025

Rohit Sharma Achieves Significant Milestone in T20 Cricket

Rohit Sharma also completed 12,000 runs in T20 cricket during his knock. He became the second Indian player and the eighth overall to reach the mark. Rohit has scored 12,058 runs in 443 innings at an average of 30.91, with eight centuries and 80 half-centuries, including his best score of an unbeaten 121 runs.

Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs by an Indian in T20s. Kohli has scored 13,208 runs in 407 matches and 390 innings at an average of 41.79 and a strike rate of 134.33. Kohli also hit nine centuries, 101 fifties, and a best score of 122*. He is the fifth-highest run-scorer in the history of T20 cricket.

Trent Boult Named Player of the Match for His Bowling Heroics vs SRH

Left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult stole the spotlight with his Player of the Match performance against SunRisers Hyderabad. Boult delivered a brilliant spell of 4-0-26-4, restricting SRH's powerful batting lineup.

After a shaky start, the Mumbai Indians secured four consecutive wins. They moved to third place in the IPL 2025 points table with five victories and four losses, along with a net run rate of 0.673.

Rohit Sharma's recent return to form is a positive sign for the Mumbai-based franchise. Rohit has scored 228 runs in eight games at an average of 32.57 and a strike rate of 154.05.

The Hardik Pandya-led team will next take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 27.

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