The Dhoni-Rohit Troll Saga: Are IPL Legends Fading or Just Misunderstood

The IPL 2024 season has reignited an old debate: Should legendary players like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma continue playing if their performances dip? Recently, both have faced brutal trolling—Dhoni for his brief cameos and Rohit for his inconsistent batting। But is this criticism fair, or are fans forgetting their unmatched contributions?

The Trolls: What’s Being Said?
– Dhoni comes in the last over, Rohit in the first—both play 4 balls and leave!”
– “Both have 5 IPL trophies, but now their teams (CSK & MI) are struggling.”
– “Rohit’s last 59 IPL innings: 1406 runs at 24 avg. Is he still good enough?”
– “At least Dhoni keeps wickets. What’s Rohit doing?”

The memes are ruthless, but do they tell the full story?

Dhoni vs. Rohit: Different Roles, Same Criticism?
1. MS Dhoni (CSK)
– Role: Finisher (bats at No. 8-9).
– Performance: Still the best wicketkeeper in IPL (0.11 dismissals per match).
– Defense: “He’s 42! Why expect 2007-level hitting?”

2. Rohit Sharma (MI)
– Role: Opener (but struggles to score big).
– Performance: Only one 500+ season in 16 years.
– Defense: “He’s still India’s best white-ball captain. IPL form  Int’l form.”

Why Are Fans Angry?

– Expectation vs. Reality: Both are icons, but recent performances don’t match their legacy.
– Team Struggles: CSK (8th) & MI (9th) are at the bottom—fans blame their legends.
– Comparison with Kohli: Virat is scoring consistently, making Rohit’s form look worse.

Should They Retire?

– Dhoni: Likely his last season. Fans just want a proper farewell.
– Rohit: Needs a strong comeback—or risk losing his MI spot.

 Respect the Legends

Trolling is easy, but greatness isn’t defined by one bad season. Dhoni and Rohit have given Indian cricket unforgettable moments. Maybe they’re declining, but writing them off completely? That’s just unfair.

What do you think? Should they retire, or do they deserve more patience?