Rohit Sharma, whose name alone attracts many cricket fans, has a wonderful cricket career, from winning a T20 World Cup to leading Mumbai Indians to five IPL trophies. However, things were not easy in IPL 2024 for him and also for the MI. Speaking about Sharma he got removed from the MI captaincy and didn’t perform up to expectations last season. Now, we may expect some changes, with reports suggesting that the ‘Hitman‘ might move to another franchise. Many teams will go after him if he enters the auction, but one team that needs Rohit Sharma desperately is Royal Challengers Bengaluru. But why would RCB pick him? Here are three important reasons.
Reasons why RCB should pick Rohit Sharma ahead of IPL 2025
RCB captain for IPL 2025
The first and paramount reason is if RCB goes for Rohit Sharma, they will get the most successful captain in the camp. Sharma, who has a wonderful record as Mumbai Indians‘ captain, can surely do the same for RCB. It is clear that he will play in the next IPL, while Faf du Plessis, the current RCB captain, has an unclear retention status. If this situation persists, we could see RCB go for Rohit Sharma aggressively in the IPL auction if Sharma goes under the hammer or if any trade deal is possible.
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If Faf du Plessis leaves, we could see two batters with more than 6,000 runs in the IPL batting together, as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli might open for RCB. This pairing would not only bring a mix of aggressive batting from Sharma and long-haul batting from Kohli but also provide stability. RCB, often criticized for inconsistency in both batting and bowling, could gain a huge advantage if Sharma joins the team.
RCB Market Value
Looking at the off-pitch scenario, if Hitman joins RCB, it will bring the franchise a huge boost in market value. RCB is currently valued at $69.8 million, and if Hitman joins the camp, it will create more opportunities for RCB to attract additional brands. RCB, which desperately wants an IPL title, sees Rohit Sharma, who holds five Indian Premier League trophies. Including him in the team will not only contribute successfully with RCB on the field but also provide the franchise with a significant value boost.
