"Rohit Sharma Got Credit For MI Win, But It Should've Been...": Commentators

Rohit Sharma has widely been credited for the game-changing decision to bring Impact Substitute Karn Sharma into the attack against Delhi Capitals. Some former India cricketers, however, disagree with the sentiment.

The Mumbai Indians returned to winning ways with a thrilling 12-run triumph against the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Sunday. Karn Sharma emerged as the match-winner for MI, securing three important wickets in the middle overs, while a hat-trick of run-outs derailed DC's chase with one over to spare. While Karn Sharma's three wickets in the middle overs were seen as the turning point in the game, former MI skipper Rohit Sharma was portrayed as the 'mastermind' behind the introduction of Karn with the 'new ball' at that moment. However, former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar weren't happy to see Rohit making the headlines for the 'tactical change' instead of skipper Hardik. STAR SPORTS POSTER FOR ROHIT SHARMA- The Game Changing moment. pic.twitter.com/bwHv2jaqUn No rohit sharma and his PR harmed here Unreal cooking man.pic.twitter.com/rv4Yhb9POd

Even broadcaster Star Sports sang praises for Rohit for the 'instruction' to introduce Impact Player Karn Sharma into the attack. Rohit, who was substituted for Karn in the second innings, seemingly discussed the change with MI's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey before communicating the same to head coach Mahela Jayawardene, who then instructed captain Hardik to do the same.

As Mumbai Indians won a tightly-contested match, social media went ga-ga over Rohit's masterstroke from the tactical standpoint, despite being on the bench. Commentators Sanjay Bangar and Sanjay Manjrekar, however, weren't pleased.

Sanjay Bangar: "The credit behind the victory went to Rohit Sharma, but it should've been Karn Sharma and Hardik Pandya. While Karn was the one executed, Hardik gave instructions."