Maria Sharapova of Delhi Capitals. What did the tennis icon do in the IPL? Why did Maria turn up to grasp Delhi's hand in IPL 2025, they wonder? So assume that Maria Sharapova here does not refer to the great woman tennis player but to the cricketer with the nickname Maria Sharapova. Now you would ask that there is such a nickname somewhere, is it? So the rationale behind this fascinatin nickname is MS Dhoni. This Maria Sharapova name is Dhoni's present to the player representing Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.
The actual name of the Delhi Capitals player is Mohit Sharma. Mohit came forward with his nickname Maria Sharapova during an interview with ESPNCricinfo. He explained why Dhoni named him this nickname? Actually, Mohit produces the same sound while bowling, like Maria Sharapova or other tennis players do. That is why Dhoni began referring to Mohit Sharma as Maria Sharapova. But Mohit Sharma has his own logic in getting a big sound. He says he makes the batsmen realize that the ball speed is going to be 140-150 kmph and it doesn't happen.
Mohit Sharma has been playing for Delhi Capitals from the beginning of IPL 2025. This team purchased Mohit Sharma for Rs 2.2 crore during the mega auction. Discussing Mohit Sharma's performance in IPL 2025, he played all 6 matches of the team till now. But the cutting edge of his bowling was not as much as he is anticipated. In the initial 6 matches played for Delhi Capitals, Mohit Sharma was able to take just 2 wickets. Which means he is way behind in the competition to win the Purple Cap.
Mohit Sharma's current form could not have been that great. But he is highly experienced in the IPL. Based on his experience, Mohit Sharma, whose nickname is Maria Sharapova, will certainly be found to give his side Delhi Capitals a life to win the title of IPL 2025. The positive thing for Delhi Capitals currently is that they are moving at the leading edge of the playoff race.
