former indian cricketer Irfan Pathan It has been suggested that Rajasthan Royals (RR) should bring in experienced fast bowler Sandeep Sharma immediately against Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma in Guwahati. MI and RR are set to clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Tuesday, April 7.
Rohit has a below-average record against Sandeep in the tournament, scoring just 38 runs at an average of 7.6 and a strike rate of 86.4. The former MI captain was dismissed five times by Sandeep, which shows how much influence the fast bowler has over Rohit. Pathan said that Sandeep makes excellent use of his speed and if he gets a black soil pitch in the game, he can become a big threat to Rohit.
“Sandeep Sharma's stats against Rohit Sharma are very impressive. In this league, Rohit Sharma has been dismissed by him five times. He uses his variations, hands away from the ears, but he consistently bowls in the line of the stumps and brings the ball in. He doesn't give Rohit any space at all and uses his variations. If Sandeep gets a black clay pitch or a slow pitch, he can trap Rohit with his variations,” Pathan said. Said on his YouTube channel.
The experienced all-rounder also admitted that Rohit is expected to take on the opposition fast bowlers when he takes the field. Rohit has been in great form in the current edition, where he scored a half-century in the very first match of the season against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to give the team its first win at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
“Now the question is, how will Rohit counter it? I want to see if he comes out. If he comes out and the wicketkeeper comes up, what will be Rohit's plan? Will he use lap shots? This contest will also be very exciting to watch. Right now it looks like Rohit Sharma has the upper hand because of form, but Sandeep Sharma is a very experienced bowler. He is often underestimated but he has taken many wickets. His record is amazing. He will use his experience and at the back. Will not move. That's for sure.” Pathan.
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