Overview
- On his YouTube channel, Mohammad Kaif said Rohit Sharma must clear the 500–600 run threshold in the next IPL and contrasted his tallies with Virat Kohli’s prolific seasons.
- Rohit has never logged a 600-plus IPL season, with a career-best 538 runs in 2013 and 418 runs at a 149.29 strike rate in 2025.
- Kaif cited Rohit’s recent weight loss and sharper fitness as reasons to expect a heavier scoring campaign.
- Calling Jasprit Bumrah the backbone of Mumbai Indians, Kaif said the team’s fortunes hinge on his availability after MI struggled early in 2025 before improving when he returned.
- Mumbai Indians have publicly dismissed speculation of a Rohit trade, stating he will continue with the franchise for another year.