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Amidst the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, Mumbai Indians (MI) have found themselves embroiled in a fresh storm following a leaked video conversation between former skipper Rohit Sharma and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.
In the video, Rohit appears to express his displeasure with the way things have unfolded at MI over the past few months. Notably, Rohit was replaced as captain by Hardik Pandya ahead of the season, a move that was met with disapproval from the franchise's fans.
Rohit's comments in the video suggest that he may be considering leaving MI. He is heard saying, 'Ek ek cheez change ho raha hai... (Everything is changing one by one). Woh unke upar hai, main ye sab pe dhyaan nahi data... (It depends on them, I don't care about that).'
Additionally, Rohit refers to MI as his 'home' and a 'temple' that he built, further indicating his strong attachment to the franchise. However, he also hints that this could be his last season with MI, stating, 'Bhai mera kya, mera toh last hai (Anyway, this is my last).'
The leaked conversation has sparked widespread speculation about Rohit's future with MI. Some fans believe that he may be on his way out of the franchise, while others hope that he can resolve his differences and remain with the team.
Meanwhile, MI are set to face KKR in their next match on Saturday. The match will be a crucial one for KKR, who are currently level on points with Rajasthan Royals but lead on net run rate.
Both KKR and RR are almost assured of playoff spots, while MI will be playing for pride after being eliminated from the race earlier this week.
It remains to be seen how the leaked conversation will impact MI's performance in the remaining matches of the season. However, it is clear that the franchise is facing some internal challenges that need to be addressed.