Hitman to Hit-Gone: Rohit Wins Doraemon Award

In a season of drama, collapses and comebacks, one man has redefined what it means to be a team player.

Rohit Sharma — the senior statesman of Mumbai Indians — shows up, swings the bat for a few balls and then… disappears. No fielding. No bowling. Just presence.

And for that, fans say he deserves the Doraemon Award — a fictional, fun award for selfless service: show up, try your best for a few deliveries and then leave the rest to fate and teammates.

Yes, he gave us one good knock this season. A throwback to his old self. But since then?

A series of early exits that have given birth to countless memes and “dream life” posts online. Why run around in the heat when you can chill in the dugout?

While fans roast him with love, deep down everyone knows — it’s Rohit. He’s earned his place.

Even if this season isn’t peak Hitman, the legend lives on. After all, how many can play IPL like it’s a Sunday evening gully match?

Rohit Sharma may not get a Doraemon statue (yet), but he’s definitely winning hearts — and memes — one selfless, short innings at a time.