Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik recently shared his thoughts on the potential move of Mumbai Indians player Rohit Sharma to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025. Karthik’s reaction has sparked considerable speculation and excitement among fans.
As preparations for IPL 2025 begin, discussions have intensified around key topics such as the Impact Player rule, player retentions, and the upcoming mega auction. This follows recent meetings between the BCCI and IPL franchise owners.
Rohit Sharma’s future with the Mumbai Indians has been a hot topic since the last IPL season. The franchise made headlines by removing Rohit from the captaincy, appointing Hardik Pandya as his successor. This decision surprised many, given Rohit’s success with Mumbai Indians, leading the team to five IPL titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
The change in leadership and Pandya’s trade from the Gujarat Titans created ripples, with reports suggesting dissatisfaction among players and internal conflicts over the decision. Additionally, rumors have been circulating that Rohit Sharma might leave the Mumbai Indians after IPL 2024, with his name set to feature prominently in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Rohit’s hint about his possible departure was further fueled by a viral interaction with KKR coach Abhishek Nayar and his appearance in the KKR dressing room during a rain break in a match against Kolkata Knight Riders, where he was seen mingling with the opposition rather than staying with his Mumbai Indians teammates.
Dinesh Karthik’s reaction to Rohit Sharma captaining RCB raises a lot of speculation
During an interaction with Cricbuzz, Dinesh Karthik was asked about the possibility of Rohit Sharma leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2025. The former player of the franchise teased the fans with a stunning reaction and didn’t opt to make any comment on the same.
Here’s the video (1:22)
Dinesh Karthik retired from the Indian Premier League following the 2024 season. In his final IPL stint, he delivered an impressive performance, amassing 326 runs in 15 matches with a striking rate of 187.36, and played a crucial role in guiding his team to the playoffs.
For IPL 2025, Karthik will transition to a new role as the mentor for Royal Challengers Bangalore. His recent comments have sparked speculation about the potential addition of Rohit Sharma to the RCB squad. It will be interesting to see whether these speculations come to fruition.
