IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma’s role as an Impact Player is explained by Mahela Jayawardene

Mahela Jayawardene explained why MI used Rohit Sharma as an impact substitution throughout their IPL 2025 games.

The MI Head Coach stated that Rohit is only being selected for batting in the 56th game of the 18th league season since he has been dealing with a niggle from the Champions Trophy 2025.

The Times of India cited Jayawardene as saying, “Rohit Sharma has been carrying a niggle since the Champions Trophy.”

There were questions regarding Rohit Sharma fitness because he did not play in most of the games. His absence on the field aroused concerns, despite the fact that he has been hitting effectively this season and running well between the wickets.

In a few of the games, Rohit Sharma has fielded. He fielded for seven overs in the match against the Rajasthan Royals before being replaced by Karn Sharma. Similarly, he was on the pitch for a considerable amount of time during the Delhi encounter versus DC. Other than these games, he hasn’t played much field.

How did Rohit Sharma sustain his injuries during the 2025 Champions Trophy?

India and Pakistan squared up in the Champions Trophy duel of bitter rivals on February 23, 2025. Sharma reportedly pulled his hamstring during the game and left the field for a few overs. Since India had secured their place in the semifinals, there were rumours at the time that he may miss the final league game against New Zealand.

Ryan ten Doeschate, however, has denied such rumours prior to the March 2 India vs. New Zealand game. The Indian skipper batted and fielded well, according to the Team India assistant coach, who said Rohit was good to go. He asserted that Rohit had previously sustained the injury and was aware of how to treat it.

“He’s doing fine. He’s hitting, as you can see, and he fielded a little earlier. Prior to the CT 2025 match between India and New Zealand, Ryan ten Doeschate was quoted by NDTV as saying, “He knows how to manage it well because he’s had it before, and he’s on top of it.”