Rohit Sharma: The 12th match of the IPL 2025 league stage took place on the evening of March 31 at Wankhede Stadium, featuring a contest between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The MI bowlers delivered an outstanding performance, restricting KKR to a total of 116 runs. Ryan Rickelton opened the batting alongside Rohit Sharma. Unfortunately, Rohit Sharma’s struggles continued, as he was dismissed for just 13 runs off 12 balls in this match. Ultimately, Mumbai secured victory by 8 wickets.
A video went viral
Following the match, a video surfaced on social media showing a conversation between Rohit Sharma and Nita Ambani, which has garnered significant attention. The Mumbai Indians celebrated their first win at Wankhede with enthusiasm, and in the video, Nita Ambani and Rohit Sharma appear to be engaged in a serious discussion regarding the team, although the audio is inaudible.
Fans have speculated that Rohit may be addressing his recent performance. Concerns about Rohit Sharma’s form in IPL 2025 have been mounting, as he has managed to score only 21 runs across three matches thus far. He was dismissed for a duck in the opening match against Chennai Super Kings, followed by an 8-run outing in the second match, and now, against KKR, he has again returned to the pavilion with a mere 13 runs.
Is Nita Ambani requesting Rohit Sharma to stay back in Mumbai Indians?#RohitSharma | #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/DP59HFueWd
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Last season, Rohit was MI’s leading run-scorer, amassing 417 runs in 14 innings with a strike rate of 150 and an average of 32.07, but his current performance starkly contrasts with that. He also achieved his second IPL century against CSK last season. Additionally, there has been a flurry of speculation on social media regarding Rohit’s potential retirement, with fans suggesting that he should consider stepping away from the IPL to concentrate on his Test career.