Rohit Sharma Hints At Post-IPL 2024 Retirement In Unfiltered Chat Video Ahead Of KKR Game

IPL 2024: In the lead-up to the highly anticipated IPL clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, tensions have escalated with a leaked video stirring controversy and weather forecasts predicting rain may intervene.

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The drama unfolded when a now-deleted clip surfaced on KKR's social media handle featuring Rohit Sharma engaged in a candid conversation with his longtime friend Abhishek Nayar. In the video, Rohit expressed his sentiments about the changing dynamics within MI under Hardik Pandya's leadership, hinting at the possibility of this being his final year in the IPL. The 37-year-old, the most successful captain in IPL history with five titles, remarked, "Ek ek cheez change ho raha hai! Wo unke upar hai. Mere liye bhai mera ghar hai woh, woh temple jo hai na, maine banaya hai. Bhai mera kya mera to ye last hai..!"

Chat - Rohit to Nayar "Ek ek cheez change ho rha hai!,, Wo unke upar hai,,, Jo bhi hai wo mera ghar hai bhai, wo temple mene banwaya hai" !
Last line - "Bhai mera kya mera to ye last hai".
And now KKR deleted that chatting video of Rohit Sharma and Abhishek Nayar. pic.twitter.com/b5gNtFax2T

¡ª Extinguisher ? (@extinguisherrr) May 10, 2024

Adding to the intrigue, weather forecasts indicate a 70 percent chance of precipitation in Kolkata, coupled with a high humidity level of 82 percent, raising concerns about the match being affected by rain.

Earlier in the week, reports emerged of MI's senior players, including Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav, addressing the team's underwhelming performances in the season during a team meeting. Additionally, select players were reportedly engaged in one-on-one discussions with MI's management to deliberate on potential changes in strategy and approach for the franchise going forward.

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As MI, already eliminated from contention, prepares to face KKR, who are on the verge of securing a top-2 finish in the league, both teams aim for a positive end to their campaign. While KKR seeks to solidify their position in the standings with a crucial victory, MI endeavors to conclude their season on a high note with a win in their final two games.

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