Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri has expressed his support for Rohit Sharma, the out-of-form Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper, ahead of a crucial match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shastri believes that Sharma does not require any motivation to overcome his lean patch and expects him to perform well. In a discussion on Star Sports Studio, Shastri stated, “Rohit doesn’t need any motivation. It is Rohit’s bad luck that he is not scoring runs at the moment, but once he finds his form, he will be unstoppable. This is a different guy.”
Sharma’s performance in IPL 2023 has been below par, with only 257 runs in 13 matches and an average of 19.77. However, Shastri remains confident in Sharma’s abilities and anticipates a turnaround in his fortunes.
The last day of the IPL 2023 league stage witnessed intense competition, with the final four playoff spots yet to be confirmed. The remaining two matches of the league stage held significance as they determined the fourth-best team in the tournament. The fourth-placed team would face the Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator.
The race to the playoffs in IPL 2023 has been highly competitive, with Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants securing their playoff berths on the penultimate day. The focus now shifts to Super Sunday, featuring matches between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, as well as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans.
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who played for both MI and CSK, believes that if Mumbai Indians qualify for the playoffs, they will be unstoppable and have a strong chance of winning their sixth IPL title. Singh envisions a thrilling final between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
In the second game of Super Sunday, Royal Challengers Bangalore, currently seated in the fourth position with 14 points (equal to MI but with a better net run rate), will host Gujarat Titans. RCB simply needs to win the game to secure their place in the playoffs for the fourth consecutive time.
According to former cricketer Mohammed Kaif, RCB will have an advantage as they play in the evening match and will be aware of what they need to do to qualify for the playoffs. Kaif highlighted the impressive batting performances of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli in RCB’s last game and expects them to continue their good form.
The final day of the IPL 2023 league stage promises exciting cricket as teams vie for playoff spots and fans eagerly anticipate the intense competition in the upcoming matches.
