Sidhu Compares Rohit Sharma to 'Elephant in Dust', Uses Gold-Chained Dog Analogy
Navjot Singh Sidhu, a former Indian cricketer, has come out in support of Rohit Sharma amidst the changes in the leadership of Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sidhu, who has been vocal about cricket affairs, took to social media to express his admiration for Sharma's abilities and contributions to the team. Sharma, who has a significant record of 5,084 runs in 199 IPL matches with an average of 29.39 and a strike rate of 129.86, is now playing under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya.
The change in captaincy, which saw Sharma replaced by Pandya, has stirred discussions within the cricket community. Despite this, Sidhu highlighted Sharma's importance to MI with poetic praise, referring to him as an 'Elephant Covered In Dust', indicating his undiminished class despite the shift in his role. Sharma, a prominent figure in MI's success, has also been part of the team that won two Champions League T20 titles.
The transition has not been smooth, as evident from the reactions of fans and critics alike, with Pandya facing backlash and being booed during matches. Sidhu's commentary on social media also included an analogy likening Sharma to a 'dog chained with gold,' a statement that appears to critique the treatment of Sharma post-captaincy change. Despite the leadership shakeup, Sidhu's statements reinforce the belief that Sharma's stature and performance remain integral to MI's fortunes in the league.
