Rohit Sharma’s Poor Form Continues in IPL 2025, Faces Heat Online with ‘Dhoni’ Retirement Jibes

After scoring just 13 against KKR, Rohit’s tally stands at 21 runs in 3 matches. Fans online roast the former MI skipper, drawing comparisons to MS Dhoni’s late-career struggles.

April 1, 2025: MumbaiRohit Sharma’s batting woes in IPL 2025 continued on Monday as the former Mumbai Indians captain was dismissed for just 13 runs in the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders. With only 21 runs from three matches, fans and critics alike are questioning Rohit’s form and place in the team’s top order.

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The 36-year-old managed to strike a six during his short stay but soon fell to Andre Russell, compounding an already worrying start to his season.


Internet Reacts With ‘Dhoni’ Jibe

Social media platforms were flooded with memes and jibes, with fans drawing parallels to MS Dhoni’s late-career role in CSK—suggesting Rohit too should consider stepping back.

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“Rohit should take a page from Dhoni’s book—bat lower, let the youngsters shine,” one fan tweeted.

Another added, “Rohit Sharma out here doing a Dhoni impersonation, but without the finishing magic.”


MI Bounce Back Despite Rohit’s Failure

Despite Rohit’s struggles, MI romped to their first win of the season thanks to a stunning debut by Ashwani Kumar, who bagged 4 wickets for 24 runs, dismantling KKR’s lineup for just 116.

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  • Debutant Ashwani Kumar: 4/24
  • Deepak Chahar: 2/19
  • Trent Boult: 1/23
  • Hardik Pandya: 1/10

In reply, Ryan Rickelton led the chase with an unbeaten 62 off 41 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav sealed the win with a blazing 27 off 9 balls*, finishing the match with a six.


With growing pressure, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma in MI’s next match. Will he bounce back or is a change in role coming?

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