Rohit Sharma expressed his satisfaction with being retained by Mumbai Indians as the fourth player, after the franchise secured his services for Rs 16.30 crore. The former India captain mentioned that since he has retired from the format, this spot is perfect for him and he believes that players in the national team should be given preference. Rohit has been a part of Mumbai Indians since 2011 and is excited to continue playing for at least three more years, as he considers Mumbai a special city where he started his cricket career.
The team also retained players like Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Tilak Varma. Rohit emphasized the team’s rich history of winning games from difficult situations and the never-give-up attitude of Mumbai Indians. He mentioned the importance of retaining the core group of players and expressed confidence in creating a strong team for the upcoming season through a good auction. Rohit is determined to turn around the team’s recent lackluster performances and is looking forward to creating more memorable moments with Mumbai Indians.
