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NEW DELHI: The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin on March 22, with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai.
Before the tournament, Ambati Rayuduwho has played for both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, expressed his opinion on the upcoming show.
Speaking to News24, Rayudu, who was in the CSK team when the MS Dhoni-led team defeated Gujarat Titans in the final last year, spoke about Rohit Sharmawho has been replaced by Hardik Pandya as captain of the Mumbai Indians.
Rayudu felt that it will be difficult for Pandya to lead Mumbai Indians because the setup of Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians is quite different. Rayudu added that Pandya should have played for Mumbai Indians for a year and then lead the team as Rohit is still the Indian captain.
Rayudu expressed his desire to see Rohit with the CSK team.
Rayudu said, “Rohit Sharma can play IPL for the next 5-6 years. If he wants to be captain, the whole world is open for him. He can easily be captain wherever he wants.”
Rayudu added, “I want Rohit Sharma to play for CSK in 2025. If MS (Dhoni) retires, Rohit can also lead.”
Rohit Sharma is the fourth-highest run-getter of all time in the IPL, having scored 6,211 runs in 243 matches.
Mumbai Indians are scheduled to play their first match against the Gujarat Titans on March 24 this season.
Before the tournament, Ambati Rayuduwho has played for both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, expressed his opinion on the upcoming show.
Speaking to News24, Rayudu, who was in the CSK team when the MS Dhoni-led team defeated Gujarat Titans in the final last year, spoke about Rohit Sharmawho has been replaced by Hardik Pandya as captain of the Mumbai Indians.
Rayudu felt that it will be difficult for Pandya to lead Mumbai Indians because the setup of Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians is quite different. Rayudu added that Pandya should have played for Mumbai Indians for a year and then lead the team as Rohit is still the Indian captain.
Rayudu expressed his desire to see Rohit with the CSK team.
Rayudu said, “Rohit Sharma can play IPL for the next 5-6 years. If he wants to be captain, the whole world is open for him. He can easily be captain wherever he wants.”
Rayudu added, “I want Rohit Sharma to play for CSK in 2025. If MS (Dhoni) retires, Rohit can also lead.”
Rohit Sharma is the fourth-highest run-getter of all time in the IPL, having scored 6,211 runs in 243 matches.
Mumbai Indians are scheduled to play their first match against the Gujarat Titans on March 24 this season.