Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar is not happy with the Mumbai Indians (MI) decision to use Rohit Sharma, their former captain, as an “impact substitute.” He believes MI’s current captain, Hardik Pandya, needs Rohit’s experience, especially since Rohit has led MI to five IPL titles and knows how to handle tough situations in games.
In their recent match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where MI lost by 12 runs, Bangar argued on ESPNCricinfo that having Rohit on the field could help Hardik. Rohit has been used as a substitute multiple times this season, but Bangar feels his leadership skills are missed.
However, former player Ambati Rayudu disagrees. He believes captains should be allowed to make their own decisions and shouldn’t have too many people giving them advice. This led to a debate between Bangar and Rayudu. Bangar stated that it’s important to have experienced players on the field, while Rayudu stressed that it’s Hardik’s team now, and Rohit can advise from the sidelines.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene acknowledged that Rohit has been struggling in his batting lately, especially during the powerplay, where he has scored very few runs this season. But Jayawardene is confident that Rohit will work hard to improve. He reminded fans that even the best players sometimes face challenges and must give credit to the bowlers as well.
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