Hardik Pandya called dog? Navjot Singh Sidhu dubs Rohit Sharma 'elephant' in a unique praise

Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu heaped rich praise on Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma ahead of the game against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The match between the teams will take place on 1st April at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Rohit Sharma is playing under the leadership of Hardik Pandya in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The batter was removed as the skipper of the team ahead of the tournament as the franchise owners passed on the baton to the all-rounder, who was traded from Gujarat Titans.

Although his fans aren’t happy, Rohit Sharma seems to be enjoying his time in the IPL as the batter for Mumbai Indians. The opening batter is also seen passing information to Hardik Pandya at times and it seems that he has taken the decision well.

In the two games that he has played for Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma has looked magnificent to the eyes as he has played impactful knocks for the team. In the first game against, Gujarat Titans, he scored 43 runs and kept his team in the hunt while chaining the target.

In the second game against Rajasthan Royals, Rohit Sharma played a cameo of 26 runs. He came out all guns blazing and made sure that he set the tone for his team while batting at the top in the big chase of 278 runs. Although MI lost both games, him being in sublime form was a feast for the fans.

The tournament will be crucial for Rohit Sharma in the context of his form for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. He hasn’t been in great form in the IPL and it will be a great opportunity for him to have a breakout season.

Navjot Singh Sidhu while praising Rohit Sharma compared him with Elephant, saying that even if he is covered with dust he will be respected. Taking to his Twitter account, he explained:

“Even if the elephant is covered in dust, it will still be respected. Even tying the dog with a gold chain does not make one respectable.”

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Rohit Sharma has been a legend for the Mumbai Indians in the league. He is the leading run-getter for the franchise in the tournament and also guided them to the five titles in the league, making them the most successful team in the tournament.

Rohit Sharma to play crucial role for Mumbai Indians in the IPL

Rohit Sharma as a batter will have to play a massive role for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL 2024. Not only his experience but his batting at the top will be a huge asset for the team in the league with Mumbai Indians set to play 12 more games in the league.

Mumbai Indians have already lost two games in the tournament and are reeling at the bottom half of the tournament. For them to make a comeback, Rohit Sharma will have to step up big time and take the team to the glory. It remains to be seen how he will go about his batting in the next few games for Mumbai Indians.