Rohit Sharma would be dropped from MI if not for his name: Michael Vaughan

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan made a bold statement regarding Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, suggesting that if it were not for his heritage-rich name and immense popularity in the Indian Premier League, he would have ideally been dropped from his franchise. Although Vaughan acknowledged Rohit’s impressive tactical acumen, both for India and MI, he pointed out that the star batter’s recent form would have posed trouble for any other player aiming to secure a spot in the playing XI. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Vaughan remarked on Rohit’s lack of big scores in recent IPL seasons, pointing out that as a pure batter — rather than a captain — his statistics paint a worrying picture. | MI vs KKR Highlights | Scorecard | Rohit’s Troublesome MI Numbers The start of IPL 2025 has not been promising for Rohit Sharma, as he has managed just 21 runs from three matches so far.