Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has backed Rohit Sharma to deliver something special in the ongoing IPL 2025. He has also urged fans and critics not to judge the MI opener based on a couple of poor outings. Rohit, who recently led India to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, has struggled to find form in IPL 2025. In three matches so far, he has scored only 21 runs at an average of 7 and a strike rate of 105. While his performances have been underwhelming, Pollard believes that a big score is on the horizon for his former captain. Also Read: International captain arrested over drugs: Reports Speaking at the pre-match conference ahead of LSG vs MI, Pollard heaped praise on Rohit Sharma. "Personally, I've played alongside Rohit since U-19 cricket, and he has fought his way and etched his name in history and in the record books in different situations, different formats of the game." He further mentioned about Rohit’s stature in the game, adding: "He's a legend of the game in his own right. And as an individual as well, there are times when you have a couple of low scores. He is doing the right things as well as an individual who now enjoys cricket and does not get pressurised in certain situations. So let's not judge on a couple of low scores." He reminded everyone that cricket is a game of ups and downs: "In cricket, we know, we fail more than we succeed, and I'm sure we'll be singing out his praises when he comes and he gives us that big score, and then he'll be the next hot topic." 'Every Superstar was once a young talent’ Pollard also spoke highly of the youngsters in the MI squad, particularly Vignesh Puthur and Ashwani Kumar, who have impressed from the very first match. "There’s a place for everyone. Every superstar today was once a young talent. We need to be mindful of how we portray things—there is a natural cycle in cricket. The IPL is great for unearthing new talent every year, and that’s a positive sign for Indian cricket." Pollard also lauded MI's scouting system, which has been instrumental in discovering fresh talent every season. "I can’t speak for other franchises, as I don’t know their scouting processes in detail. However, I can confidently say that MI has been successful in identifying and nurturing talent over the years. There’s a method to our approach, and every IPL season, we aim to bring forward new talent who can contribute in the long run." MI will return to action on Friday against LSG in Lucknow. After a poor start with two consecutive losses, the team found some form in their last match against KKR and will look to build on that momentum.