Rohit Sharma's chat with Zaheer Khan goes viral

Rohit Sharma finds himself under immense pressure as he struggles to find form in IPL 2025. The former Mumbai Indians (MI) captain has had a tough start to the season, managing scores of 0, 8, and 13 in his first three matches.

His inability to start strong has directly impacted MI's performance, with the team securing just one win in three games. They currently sit in sixth place on the points table, having lost their first two matches before registering a victory at their home ground, Wankhede Stadium.

As MI prepares to take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium on Friday, a conversation between Rohit Sharma and LSG mentor Zaheer Khan has taken social media by storm.

In the viral clip, Rohit is heard saying, "Jo jab karna tha, maine kiya barabar se, ab mereko kuch karne ki zarurat nahi hai" (Whatever had to be done, I did it properly, now I don't need to do anything). The interaction, followed by Rishabh Pant playfully hugging Rohit from behind, has led to widespread speculation about its context.

Rohit Sharma's form in the IPL has been a cause for concern for some time. So far, in IPL 2025, he has accumulated just 21 runs in three innings at an average of 7.00 and a strike rate of 105.00, with his highest score being 13. A closer look at his performances over the years reveals an inconsistent record.

Since 2017, he has crossed the 400-run mark in a season only twice—405 runs in 2019 and 417 runs in 2024.

Among the 15 players who have scored at least 2,500 IPL runs since 2017, Rohit has the lowest strike rate of 130.09. In 118 matches during this period, he has scored 2,775 runs at an average of 25.00, with one century and 14 half-centuries.

Historically, Lucknow Super Giants have not been Rohit's most favourable opponents. In six innings against LSG, he has scored 165 runs at an average of 27.50 and a strike rate of 142.24. His highest score against them is 68, and he has managed just one half-century.

With both MI and LSG struggling for consistency in IPL 2025—each having won just one of their three matches—Friday's clash will be crucial. As MI look to turn their campaign around, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma, hoping he can rediscover his touch and lead his team to victory.