IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma’s form not a concern, says Kieron Pollard, but what do numbers say about ex-captain’s slump?

But Pollard said a turnaround was imminent. “Rohit has etched his name in history, in record books, in different situations, in different formats of the game. He is a legend of the game. So, let’s not judge him on a couple of low scores,” Pollard said ahead of MI’s away match against Lucknow Super Giants on Friday. “There are times when you will have a couple of low scores. As an individual, he is enjoying his cricket and not being pressurised in certain situations. I am sure we will be singing his praises when he comes and he gives us that big score and then we will be on to the next hot topic.”

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar, however, sees cause for concern. “He is clearly going through a phase,” Manjrekar is quoted as saying to JioStar after MI’s 2nd match. “He’s not the Rohit Sharma of, say, three to four years ago. He’s at a stage in his career where he has to push himself every morning – train hard and be at his best – because things are slipping away for him. He’s still relying on his natural talent and instincts.”