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Published 15:47 IST, September 9th 2024

Rohit Sharma to KKR or LSG? Irfan Pathan's BIG Prediction For MI Star Ahead of IPL 2025 Mega Auction

With a few months to go for the much-awaited IPL mega-auction, all the focus is around Rohit Sharma.

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IPL 2024: With a few months to go for the much-awaited IPL mega-auction, all the focus is around Rohit Sharma . The former Mumbai Indians captain is being speculated that he would be released. While it is not confirmed, speculations are wild. Amid all the speculation, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has gone on record and opined. As per Pathan, there would be a bidding war in case he is in the auction. Pathan reckons the experience of leading sides is going to work in his favour at the auction. 

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What Irfan Said

"Jung hogi Jung (There will be a huge bidding war for Rohit Sharma I am telling you). He brings one special thing with him and that is 'captaincy experience'. Every team will wish to have a captain like him.

"In the form of Rohit, they will get an Indian captain and therefore will be able to make good use of the Impact Player rule as having an overseas captain at times forces teams to keep him in the playing XI irrespective of his performance," Irfan said while exclusively speaking to India TV.

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Despite all that Irfan said about Rohit, the fact is that the Indian captain has had a woeful IPL 2024. But again, Irfan believes that would not be such a problem. 

"Not at all, We all know what Hitman Rohit can do with the bat. Yes, one thing that each team will keep a keen eye on, will be his fitness. If Rohit Sharma is FIT, he will be HIT," Irfan added further.

What's Next For Rohit? 

Rohit would soon be seen leading the Indian side in the Tests versus Bangladesh . He would be an integral part of the side and the fortunes of his team would majorly depend on him. 

Updated 15:47 IST, September 9th 2024