The Harsh Reality Behind Rohit Sharma’s Declining IPL Form
Rohit Sharma—the man who once made batting look effortless—now finds himself under a harsh spotlight. After another disappointing performance in IPL 2025, where he managed just eight runs against Gujarat Titans, the questions surrounding his form have reached a boiling point.
Former cricketers like Manoj Tiwary and Virender Sehwag are no longer mincing words. They’re asking the tough questions fans have avoided for years: Why has Rohit Sharma never had a truly dominant IPL season? Why does Virat Kohli continue to rack up 600-700 run campaigns while Rohit barely scrapes past 400? And perhaps the most uncomfortable question of all—is it too late for him to reclaim his best form?
A Career That Never Quite Delivered in IPL
Let’s be clear—Rohit Sharma is a legend in Indian cricket. His international records, particularly in ODIs and T20s, are undeniable. But his IPL career has always been a paradox:
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He has led Mumbai Indians to multiple championships, yet his individual performances have rarely matched the expectations of a superstar batter.
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In the last five years, he has only managed to score more than 400 runs in a season once—a glaring contrast to his peers.
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His captaincy drama last year, where Hardik Pandya took over MI’s leadership, was expected to light a fire under him. Instead, he remains stuck in the same cycle of inconsistency.
At this stage in his career, Rohit should be dominating—yet he’s struggling to survive.
Why Does Kohli Always Score, But Rohit Doesn’t?
Manoj Tiwary posed the question bluntly: “Why does Virat Kohli always score?” It’s a valid point. Kohli has had multiple 600+ run seasons in the IPL. His hunger never seems to wane, and his technique has adapted over the years.
In contrast, Rohit has stagnated. The elegance is still there, the timing remains impeccable—but the hunger? The drive to dominate a full IPL season? That’s where the gap between him and Kohli widens.
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Kohli has built a method that ensures consistent run-scoring.
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Rohit still plays in bursts—two boundaries in an over, then a reckless shot leading to dismissal.
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Kohli has evolved his fitness to sustain peak performance. Rohit’s fitness levels remain a subject of debate.
At some point, these differences add up—and they’re adding up fast.
Sehwag’s Verdict: “Isn’t It Too Late?”
If you’re expecting Rohit Sharma to suddenly have a 600-700 run season, Virender Sehwag has a message for you: stop dreaming.
“It has been 18 years,” Sehwag bluntly stated. “When it has not happened in 18 years, how can you hope for this to happen now when he is at the last part of his career?”
That’s the bitter truth. Rohit Sharma isn’t 25 anymore. He’s not even 30. At 37, expecting a career-defining IPL season feels like wishful thinking.
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His reaction times are slowing.
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His shot selection has become increasingly erratic.
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The younger, hungrier generation of batters is already outperforming him.
While fans may still cling to hope, Sehwag’s assessment rings painfully true: Rohit’s best IPL years may have already passed him by.
The Mumbai Indians Dilemma: How Long Can They Wait?
Mumbai Indians are currently ninth in the IPL 2025 points table. They’ve already faced two back-to-back losses. If Rohit Sharma’s form doesn’t improve soon, MI will have to ask themselves a difficult question:
How long can they afford to wait for him to deliver?
Franchises move on. Even legends are replaceable. And if Rohit can’t find answers soon, he may find himself facing a reality that no superstar ever wants to confront—being phased out.
The time for excuses is over. The time for waiting has passed. If Rohit Sharma wants to prove Sehwag and Tiwary wrong, there’s only one way: score runs. Otherwise, the IPL will move on without him.