Mumbai Indians will embark on a new journey in the upcoming 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League. This will be for the first time in 10 years, that Rohit Sharma will not captain the five-time champions. Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya will lead the team in IPL 2024.
Rohit Sharma captained the Mumbai Indians from 2013 to 2023, achieving remarkable success. Under his leadership, the team became one of the most successful in IPL history, winning a record five titles, with the last victory in 2020.
Rohit Sharma Is Missing From MI’s Team Bonding Video
Despite his past achievements, Rohit Sharma’s performance as captain in recent IPL seasons has been underwhelming. His unexpected removal from the captaincy has sparked controversy, with rumors of unrest in the team’s dressing room circulating.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma’s absence from a recent team bonding event has fueled speculation further. The Mumbai Indians squad embarked on a trip to Alibaug on Tuesday, March 19, where they plan to spend the next few days before returning to Mumbai. Following their stay in Mumbai, they will head to Ahmedabad for their opening match against the Gujarat Titans on March 24.
As per a report from the Hindustan Times, Rohit Sharma was conspicuously absent when the Mumbai Indians team and coaching staff boarded the ferry to Alibaug. Notably, he was nowhere to be seen during the disembarkation of the players and other team members.
Mumbai Indians reach Alibaug for their pre-season team bonding exercise#IPL #IPL2024 #MumbaiIndians #MI #HardikPandya
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— HT Sports (@HTSportsNews) March 20, 2024
Check how fans reacted:
Rohit Sharma is not in this either
— ɴøᴛøʀɪøᴜꜱ࿐ (@notorious79679) March 20, 2024
Ishan kishan Rohit kaha hai
— Abdullah sk (@Ska521439Sk) March 20, 2024
Rohit sharma kaha hai
— Yashanshu singh (@yashanshu_singh) March 20, 2024
Apna rohit dikha kya isme
— chandra prakash (@chandrapra43085) March 20, 2024
Rohit Sharma sacked here as well 😂😂
— Virat de Villiers (@imVKohli83) March 20, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah was also notably absent from the gathering, suggesting the possibility that he has not yet joined the team after the demanding Test series against England. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma had reportedly linked up with the team earlier in the week.
