Former South Africa speedster Dale Steyn backed Rohit Sharma to have one in every of his greatest Indian Premier League seasons when the match will get underway on Saturday, March 28.
Rohit’s greatest IPL season got here in 2013, when he scored 538 runs from 19 matches, serving to Mumbai Indians win their first title. This stays the one season wherein he has crossed 500 runs.
Steyn mentioned the previous MI captain will mix focus and aggression with management this IPL, showcasing his greatest cricket whereas thriving in India’s rising profitable tradition. He additionally praised Rohit for remodeling his physique.
Since stepping away from Check cricket in 2025, the 38-year-old Rohit has centered closely on healthtogether with his sights set on the 2027 ODI World Cup.
“Weapons blazing. I feel he will come out centered and aggressive, however in a managed approach. It will not be reckless slogging, it will likely be cultured, tailored to the circumstances. We’re more likely to see the very best of Rohit Sharma this season,” Steyn instructed the broadcasters on Friday.
“You may see it in his physique, and there is this sense within the air – cricket is all the time within the air in India, however now there is a profitable tradition Indian cricket is beginning to personal. The world is noticing it, and India is 2 steps forward of everybody else,” Steyn added.
‘THIS IS ROHIT’S PERIOD’
For India, Rohit is just an lively cricketer in ODIs, having already retired from Checks and T20Is. Steyn mentioned Rohit can use the IPL to showcase his abilities and remind everybody he stays among the many greatest.
“With Rohit not being a everlasting fixture in all three codecs like earlier than, he is utilizing the IPL as the right stage to showcase his abilities and remind everybody he is nonetheless on the high.
“That is his interval, two months to indicate India that he stays among the many cream of the crop, alongside Virat and different seasoned gamers. Opening at Wankhede with Quinton de Kock on the opposite facet, and probably (Ryan) Rickleton too, Rohit is ready to go weapons blazing. It’ll be thrilling,” Steyn added.
Mumbai Indians are set to start their IPL marketing campaign on Sunday, March 29, in opposition to three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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