Rohit Sharma's KKR Meet-Up Sparks Transfer Rumors Amidst Mumbai Indians Exit Speculations

Rohit Sharma's KKR Meet-Up Fuels Transfer Rumors Amidst Mumbai Indians Exit Speculations

Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma's recent meeting with Kolkata Knight Riders coaches and support staff has ignited rumors of his potential departure from the five-time IPL champions. During a rain delay ahead of the MI vs KKR match at Eden Gardens, Rohit was spotted in the KKR dressing room, engaging in an animated conversation with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, bowling coach Bharat Arun, and players Manish Pandey and KS Bharat.

These rumors have been circulating since Hardik Pandya controversially took over the captaincy from Rohit, reportedly leaving the opener unhappy with the franchise. Social media has been abuzz with speculation that Rohit may leave MI after this season.

Rohit's meeting with KKR coaches on Saturday has further fueled the transfer talks. Earlier, a now-deleted video of Rohit and Nayar posted by KKR went viral on social media. In the clip, Rohit appeared to express dissatisfaction with the current situation at MI. The video was later removed by KKR from its social media handles.

KKR's 18-run victory over MI in a rain-shortened game on Saturday marked their qualification for the IPL 2024 playoffs. MI, on the other hand, have been eliminated from the playoffs race, having suffered 9 losses in 13 games under Hardik's leadership.

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