For Rickelton, the partnership works because of how he and Rohit share the pressure. (BCCI/Creimas Photo) Mumbai Indians hadn’t won since April 20, and their last home victory came on April 29. With defeats piling up, Monday’s clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had begun to feel like a must-win for their playoff hopes. It didn’t start well. The bowlers conceded 228, leaving a daunting chase. The Wankhede waited for Rohit Sharma to take charge, but it was Ryan Rickelton who seized the moment. The left-hander, MI ’s most consistent batter this season, hammered 83 off 32 balls to drive the chase and claim the Player of the Match award. After the game, Rickelton reflected on what it’s like to open alongside Rohit. “He’s just built different. Like I said, he’s one of the greatest to play the game. And it’s never always life-changing advice that you hear — it’s stuff that you’ve heard through different paths and closures as you kind of work your way through the game.…