Rohit Sharma Eyeing Comeback In T20s? Ex-India Captain Likely To Play SMAT Knockouts Amidst BCCI's Domestic 'Diktat' | Report

Rohit Sharma News: Former India captain Rohit Sharma is likely to feature in the knockouts of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, as per a report. The report in The Times of India (TOI) stated that Rohit wants to appear for his domestic side, Mumbai, even after hanging up his boots from the T20 Internationals. The 38-year-old is currently involved in the three-match ODI series against South Africa.

Ever since his international return in Australia, the Mumbai batter has been in rich form, scoring 2 half-centuries and one hundred. Despite his failure in Raipur, Rohit looked in good touch with the bat. Interestingly, the experienced campaigner has looked in great shape ever since his return.

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The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy knockout games are scheduled to take place in Indore from December 12-18.

Mumbai are all set to enter the knockouts, having won all four of their matches in the league stage of the tournament in Lucknow. Mumbai has also topped their Elite Group A with 16 points.

“Rohit has expressed his desire to play for Mumbai in the knockouts of SMAT,” a source in the Mumbai Cricket Association said.

Earlier this year, the BCCI made it mandatory for all Indian players to play domestic cricket when not on national duty or not recuperating from injury.

Rohit Sharma Stats:

Rohit has 19,959 international runs to his name in 503 matches at an average of 42.46, with 50 centuries and 110 fifties under his belt. The India opener has scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests. He has 4,231 runs in T20Is and 11,427 in ODIs.

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This year in ODIs, Hitman has slammed 561 runs in 12 matches at an average of 51.00 and a strike rate above 99, with two centuries and three fifties, including a best score of 121*.

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