Mumbai Indians’ batting coach, Kieron Pollard, recently reminded everyone of his early confidence in Rohit Sharma’s ability to bounce back. After a tough start to IPL 2025, Rohit has returned to form with consecutive fifties in the last two matches, helping MI to a four-game winning streak. Pollard, speaking at a press conference ahead of their match against LSG, emphasized how the team never lost belief in Rohit’s potential.
He pointed out that during Rohit’s rough patch, he had predicted that people would soon be praising the MI stalwart again. Pollard urged fans and the media to continue supporting seasoned players like Rohit during their lean phases, as sometimes, a little extra encouragement can help a player rediscover his rhythm.
Support and Patience Key for Experienced Players
Pollard highlighted the importance of patience when it comes to players who have served the game for years. He mentioned that even the best cricketers go through periods of low confidence and performance dips. In such times, rather than harsh criticism, they often need backing from their fans and the team.
“At the beginning of the tournament, I said that one day we would all be singing Rohit’s praises, and here we are,” Pollard recalled.
He reiterated that the team’s consistent belief in Rohit’s abilities paid off and urged others to show the same level of support. The MI coach’s words stressed the idea that true champions eventually find their way back if given the space and encouragement they need.
MI’s Success Built on Collective Effort, Not Just Individuals
While acknowledging Rohit Sharma’s recent success, Pollard made it clear that Mumbai Indians‘ batting resurgence is not solely due to Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav. He praised the collective contribution of the entire batting lineup, mentioning that different players have stepped up at various moments.
Pollard stressed that the team’s current momentum is a result of multiple batters performing when needed, and not just the star players. With MI currently riding high on a four-match winning streak, the team’s morale is strong, and Pollard hopes the positive trend continues. MI are now preparing to face LSG on April 27, looking to extend their winning run in what has been a crucial phase of IPL 2025.
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