Former India opener Virender Sehwag expresses that Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma is suffering from a “mental block” and is not having any technical issues with his batting while this IPL season, Rohit has struggled to score runs, scoring only 184 runs at an average of 18.39 and a strike rate of 126.89.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag expresses that Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma is suffering from a “mental block” and is not having any technical issues with his batting.
This IPL season, Rohit has struggled to score runs, scoring only 184 runs at an average of 18.39 and a strike rate of 126.89. In the last two games, he couldn’t open his account.
In fact, during the most recent game against Chennai Super Kings, Rohit got his 16th duck, which is a record for the IPL.
“Rohit Sharma is not battling with the bowlers but with himself. There is a mental block,”
Sehwag said on Star Sports’ Cricket Live.
“There’s no problem with his batting technique. Some confusion is going on in his mind. But the day he gets going, we will make up for all the previous matches.”
The five-time winners MI are languishing in seventh place with 10 points after five losses and as many wins. They lost by six wickets against CSK in their last game after a shaky start left them with just 139 for 8, a total that was easily reached by their opponents in 17.4 overs.
Former Australian batter Aaron Finch said the Mumbai openers look bewildered and they should learn from the way CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad goes about his job. Cameron Green and Ishan Kishan opened the innings but only managed to score 6 and 7 runs, respectively.
“MI’s opening combination looks confused they are taking a lot of risk. They were looking to hit all the balls. They should learn from Ruturaj Gaikwad, he remains so calm in the middle and hits the loose balls,”
Finch said.
As Rohit struggles, Virat Kohli is enjoying a fantastic season with the bat, amassing 419 runs so far in the IPL, despite some concerns about his strike rate.
Hailing his steady performance throughout the years, former South African spinner Imran Tahir said, “Virat Kohli has always had the urge to score runs.
“You can score maximum runs in one season, two or three seasons, but if you are successful in doing this for 15 consecutive seasons, then it can be attributed to the result of your hard work and dedication.
“What Virat has done in the last 15 years is commendable.”