Jonty Rhodes Talks About Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul’s Future with Lucknow Super Giants
Jonty Rhodes, the fielding coach for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), recently spoke about the speculation surrounding India captain Rohit Sharma potentially joining the team for the IPL 2025 season. As the mega auction for the IPL 2025 season approaches, rumors about Rohit leaving Mumbai Indians have been growing.
Rhodes, who has worked closely with Rohit during their time with Mumbai Indians, praised the seasoned batter. ‘I mean, for a long time at Mumbai Indians, I felt I had the best job in the world. I got to watch Rohit Sharma practice and play cricket. He is so elegant,’ Rhodes said.
Despite his admiration for Rohit, Rhodes believes that Rohit’s presence is not crucial for LSG’s success. ‘I love watching Rohit Sharma bat, but I’m not saying he must come in and replace, and then suddenly we change our setup. So whatever happens, who is ever there? I’ll be doing my best to support,’ he added.
In addition to the rumors about Rohit, there has been speculation about LSG skipper KL Rahul’s future with the team. Reports suggest that Rahul may not play another match for LSG after franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka seemingly rebuked him following a loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
When asked about Rahul’s future, Rhodes expressed relief that he is not responsible for player retention decisions. ‘Well, luckily, hypothetically, or in real life, that’s as a fielding coach. I don’t have to worry about that just now,’ he said.
Rhodes, regarded as one of the best fielders in cricket history, continues to be involved in the sport in various roles. He was recently named the brand ambassador for the inaugural season of the Pro Cricket League (PCL). Speaking about his new role, Rhodes said, ‘I think what a learning curve is seeing if I can sit off the field. As a coach, you don’t get involved during the game, but it leads to a part of the buildup, part of the preparation. So I will have to see if I have got the patience to be able to sit and watch the whole thing to still be able to do a little bit of coaching, but yeah, a very new role, and it’s a part of evolving as an individual. As a cricket player, you always evolve. You have to work on your technique and your skills, so yes, I’m trying to improve my skills as a human being.’
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Jonty Rhodes -: Jonty Rhodes is a famous cricketer from South Africa known for his amazing fielding skills. He is now a coach and helps teams improve their fielding.
Rohit Sharma -: Rohit Sharma is a very famous Indian cricketer and the captain of the Indian cricket team. He is known for his excellent batting.
KL Rahul -: KL Rahul is another well-known Indian cricketer who plays as a batsman and sometimes as a wicketkeeper. He has played for various teams in the IPL.
Lucknow Super Giants -: Lucknow Super Giants is a cricket team that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They are one of the newer teams in the league.
IPL -: IPL stands for Indian Premier League, which is a big cricket tournament in India where teams from different cities compete.
Fielding coach -: A fielding coach is someone who helps cricket players improve their fielding skills, like catching and throwing the ball.
Player retention -: Player retention means keeping certain players in the team for the next season instead of letting them go to other teams.
Brand ambassador -: A brand ambassador is a person who represents and promotes a brand or a league, helping to make it more popular.
Pro Cricket League -: Pro Cricket League is a cricket competition where different teams play against each other, similar to the IPL but it might be in a different country or format.
