SRH vs MI IPL 2025: Old-horse Rohit Sharma quietly building momentum again

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SRH vs MI: Rohit Sharma is quietly building momentum again. He's one of those players who doesn't need to scream for attention - but his recent form was so bad that it needed something special. Just a couple of composed innings and everyone's watching.

The fact that he's already secured the green light from the BCCI to lead in the England Tests shows how much trust the board still has in him. And let's be honest, class is permanent is what his fans are saying.

As for the chatter about him only doing well against teams like CSK or SRH - he's faced elite bowling attacks and delivered before. People forget his temperament and big-match experience. The last couple of games in the IPL were a reminder: he's still got that spark, and when he gets going, he's as good as anyone in world cricket.

Is he good as anyone in world cricket in white ball only? India are playing a Test series in England not T20 series, right? And Rohit's recent struggles in the longer format, like that underwhelming Australia tour, definitely raise questions.

England's seaming, swinging conditions are unforgiving, particularly for openers, and Rohit's technique - while usually solid - has shown some cracks under sustained pressure in those kinds of environments.

Fitness is another concern. The grind of a full Test series in England, with potentially overcast conditions and long spells from England bowlers can be brutal. If Rohit isn't 100% fit, it won't matter how confident he or the board is - form alone won't carry him through.

Now, regarding India's coach Gautam Gambhir-it'll be really interesting to see how he handles this. Gambhir's a no-nonsense kind of coach, known for backing experience but also for demanding accountability. If he feels Rohit is still more valuable as a leader rather than as an automatic pick in the XI, he won't shy away from tough calls.

At the same time, Gambhir also knows what it's like to open in England and might want to guide Rohit through that challenge, both tactically and mentally. But won't Gambhir be the wrong man to talk about English challenges, as his record is pathetic to be mentioned.

At least, Rohit has a century during the last tour that India travelled under him. Even this time, he won't let to the opportunity to lead India again to compensate all the negative publicity he collected after missing tne last Test match against Australia in Sydney due to bad form!