Rohit Sharma will now play in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: reports: Indian cricket team veteran Rohit Sharma has made a major decision. According to reports, he is ready to play for the Mumbai team in the knockout matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. According to reports, a source within the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) stated this.
This comes as a surprise to many, as Rohit has retired from T20 International cricket and hasn’t played a T20 match in almost a year and a half. Yet, he is now planning to play in a domestic T20 tournament.
According to reports, Rohit has informed the Mumbai Cricket Association that he wants to join the Mumbai team after the ongoing ODI series between India and South Africa concludes. The knockout stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be played in Indore from December 12th to 18th.
Rohit will play in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Knockout
This decision is also generating significant attention in the cricket world because the BCCI is constantly pressuring players to play domestic cricket to maintain their fitness and form. Meanwhile, Rohit’s move shows that he is taking domestic matches seriously and wants to further improve his batting.
Currently, Rohit is only playing ODI cricket internationally. There are also reports that he is also ready to play in India’s 50-over domestic series, the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This move is considered crucial for his preparation and fitness.
Mumbai’s position in SMAT 2025
The Mumbai team has performed exceptionally well in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy so far. They have won four out of five matches, making their place in the knockout stages almost certain. The team is captained by Shardul Thakur, and the team also includes strong players like Ajinkya Rahane, Sarfaraz Khan, and Ayush Mhatre. The biggest question now is whether Rohit will also captain the knockout stages. This decision will be revealed in the coming days.
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