Rohit Sharma left out of Mumbai Indians playing XI for IPL 2024 match against KKR following viral video

In a surprising turn of events, Mumbai Indians’ star player Rohit Sharma was left out of the starting XI for the match against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This decision came shortly after a video surfaced on social media, showing Rohit expressing his discontent with the happenings within the Mumbai Indians camp.

In the viral video, Rohit can be heard saying, “Everything is changing one by one. It depends on them, I don’t care about that.” He further added, “Whatever it is, it’s my home. It’s a temple that I’ve built.” These cryptic statements raised eyebrows and led to speculation about the reasons behind his exclusion from the playing XI.

Despite Kolkata Knight Riders swiftly deleting the video, copies had already circulated on various social media platforms, causing a stir among fans and cricket enthusiasts. The decision to bench Rohit for the match against KKR was made by Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, who chose to bowl first after a rain delay in Kolkata.

Although Rohit was named in the Impact Player list, hinting at a possible inclusion in the second innings, this marks the second time this season that he has been sidelined for a match. The previous instance was also against Kolkata Knight Riders, where Rohit missed the game due to a back injury sustained during practice.

As the cricket world eagerly awaits further developments, the absence of Rohit Sharma from the Mumbai Indians’ playing XI has certainly added an element of intrigue to the ongoing IPL season.