IPL 2024: Rohit happy to become coach, honored even after MI's defeat
- Head coach Mark Boucher praised Rohit
- Batting coach Kieron Pollard wears Base Medal of Honor
- Changed mood in Mumbai team's dressing room, resounding applause
If Rohit Sharma's bat works in the match to be held at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, his team's victory is certain, but there was a different scene at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Rohit Sharma hit 5 sixes, 11 fours against Chennai Super Kings, scored 105 runs with his bat, played from the first ball to the last ball but still Mumbai Indians could not win. Mumbai Indians lost to Chennai by 20 runs and Rohit Sharma was the most unhappy. Who did not even celebrate his century. However, Rohit Sharma was honored after the match. The player was given a special gift in the dressing room of Mumbai.
Rohit got badge of honor
After the defeat against Chennai, players gathered in the dressing room of Mumbai Indians, where Rohit's innings was appreciated. Head coach Mark Boucher described Rohit's innings as brilliant and batting coach Kieron Pollard gave him a token of honour. However, there was sadness on Rohit Sharma's face. Perhaps he could not believe that his team had lost the match.
Rohit fought hard
It is not that Rohit Sharma left no stone unturned in helping Mumbai Indians win. This player wreaked havoc on the Chennai bowlers with the very first ball. The right-handed batsman added 70 runs for the first wicket with Ishan Kishan. Rohit also made a half-century partnership with Tilak Verma when Suryakumar Yadav was out on 0. Rohit also scored a half-century in 30 balls. Everything was going well but then suddenly the situation changed from the 15th over.
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The game changed from the 15th over
After 14 overs, Mumbai's score was 130 runs. He had 3 wickets in his hand. Players like Hardik Pandya, Tim David and Rohit Sharma were left. In such a situation, winning was not a big deal for Mumbai. But then in the 15th over, Shardul Thakur spent only 2 runs. Tushar Deshpande spent only 3 runs in the 16th over. He also took the wicket of Hardik Pandya. Mustafizur gave 19 runs in the 17th over but was successful in dismissing Tim David. After this, Pathirana gave 6 runs in the 18th over. Mustafizur gave 13 runs in the 19th over and Pathirana gave 13 runs in the 20th over, resulting in Mumbai losing the match by 20 runs.