Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers has expressed that if Rohit Sharma were to switch from Mumbai Indians (MI) to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of IPL 2025, it would be a more significant move than Hardik Pandya’s return to Mumbai Indians. De Villiers shared these thoughts on his YouTube channel, addressing growing rumours of Rohit’s potential departure from MI after being sacked as captain last season.
Despite de Villiers acknowledging Rohit’s strong ties to MI, he couldn’t ignore the massive impact such a move would have on the IPL landscape.
Rohit Sharma’s Loyal Ties with MI
Rohit Sharma has been the face of Mumbai Indians since 2013, leading them to a record five IPL titles.Â
His association with the franchise is more than just a professional engagement, as Rohit has built a loyal fan base and earned the trust of MI’s management.
Despite being removed from the captaincy, many believe his loyalty could keep him at the franchise.
AB de Villiers, while intrigued by the rumours, expressed doubt that Rohit would make such a drastic switch, given his long-standing relationship with MI.
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AB de Villiers’ Thoughts on the Speculation
AB de Villiers believes that Rohit’s hypothetical move to RCB would generate unprecedented media attention.
He said, “Rohit joining RCB would be the biggest move in IPL history, more significant than Hardik Pandya returning to MI. But I doubt it will happen due to Rohit’s loyalty towards Mumbai.”
If this move materialises, it could reshape the IPL’s balance of power and boost RCB’s chances of securing their first title.
Rohit’s experience and leadership skills would undoubtedly bolster RCB’s performance in future seasons.
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