Sun Apr 06 01:37:21 UTC 2025: ## Injured Rohit Sharma Still Guides Mumbai Indians to Near Victory Despite Absence
**Lucknow, India –** Despite being sidelined with a knee injury, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma remained a key figure in his team’s narrow loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Friday. Sharma, who missed the match entirely, provided crucial tactical advice from the sidelines.
During a strategic timeout in the first innings, with LSG cruising at 69/0 after six overs, Sharma reportedly advised MI captain Hardik Pandya to bowl a slower delivery. Pandya followed the advice, dismissing dangerous LSG batsman Nicholas Pooran with a well-disguised slower bouncer, caught by Deepak Chahar. Commentator Saba Karim lauded the strategy as “superb.”
While MI ultimately lost the match, a lighthearted post-match exchange between Sharma and LSG co-owner Sanjiv Goenka went viral on social media. A video shows Sharma playfully interacting with Goenka and MI teammate Shardul Thakur, quipping, “Sir, why worry when you have Lord?” (referring to Thakur’s nickname).
Pandya confirmed Sharma’s absence before the toss, stating that the former captain sustained a knee injury. Sharma’s form has been a concern this IPL season, having scored only 21 runs in his three previous appearances. His injury adds to the team’s challenges. Despite his absence, Sharma’s influence on the game was undeniable, highlighting his continued importance to the Mumbai Indians.
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