Rohit emphasized the importance of technique and adaptability to varying conditions.
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will square off in Match 45 of the IPL 2025 season at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (April 27).
While the hosts will come into the match on the back of a seven-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), LSG will enter after an eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of Delhi Capitals (DC).
Ahead of the game, veteran MI opener Rohit Sharma shared invaluable batting advice with LSG’s Abdul Samad, emphasizing personalized technique and adaptability to varying conditions.
"Whatever ability you have, whatever talent, whatever technique — some things don't work without technique, let's accept that," Rohit told Samad in a video shared by LSG on social media.
He added, "Tu mere jaisa nahin khel sakta, main tere jaisa nahin khel sakta. Tera apna ek talent hai (You can't play like me, I can't play like you, you have your own talent)."
Rohit stressed that conditions also play a crucial role in batting approach. "Every wicket has a pace. It's different every day. Today the humidity is more, so there will be moisture. If it's less humid and more windy, the pitch is better to bat on. You won't get that knowledge until the match starts," he explained.
The former MI skipper further advised that the most critical aspect is the mindset. "The result will depend on how you use it," he said.
Here’s the video:
Both teams are alive in the race to qualify for IPL 2025 playoffs. While MI are holding fourth spot on the points table, LSG are occupying sixth position in the team standings.