Akash Chopra The effects that have been weighed Rohit Sharma exist mumbai indiansstating that the veteran opener should remain involved throughout the game rather than just serving as an impact player in the game indian premier league.Sharing his views, the former India opener said that if Rohit is fully fit, it would be more logical for him to play the game from start to finish instead of just appearing as a replacement batsman. According to Chopra, restricting a player like Rohit to just a few appearances with the bat does not maximize his overall contribution to the team.“Logically, if you are fit, you should play the entire match and not be substituted. Especially when you bat second, you should not come in as an impact player. The opener is not used to watching 20 overs from the dugout,” Chopra told Jio Hotstar.Chopra further explained that opening batsmen usually prepare for the game by being involved in the game from the very beginning, which helps them get in the right mindset before batting.“Opening batsmen have a habit of staying on the field, preparing accordingly and then playing. Rohit Sharma is the fittest, meanest and probably the strongest at the moment, so he should be there for all 40 overs. This is actually how Mumbai Indians will be able to get the most out of Rohit Sharma,” he added.former indian spinner Harbhajan Singh A similar view is held that Rohit’s experience and leadership qualities make him too valuable to be restricted to a replacement role. He emphasizes that Rohit’s presence on the field is crucial for captaincy Hardik Pandyaespecially in stressful situations.“Rohit Sharma is being used as the No. 12 batsman but I feel he is the kind of leader and a player like him should be there. In tough matches, when you need to take certain calls, when the captain sometimes needs a shoulder to lean on, Rohit Sharma can do that for Hardik Pandya,” Harbhajan said.Rohit, who led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles during his tenure as captain, was regularly used as an impact player by the team during the 2025 season. This move sparked controversy among fans at the time.The veteran opener endured a difficult season last year, scoring just 240 runs in the entire tournament. As the new season approaches, Rohit will be keen to turn things around and make a stronger impact with the bat.
