Hardik Pandya has once again donned the Mumbai Indians jersey for the upcoming IPL 2024 season after being traded from the Gujarat Titans for a staggering 15 crores. This move comes on the heels of his impactful stint as the captain of the Gujarat Titans in the previous IPL seasons, notably leading the team to victory in the inaugural season and securing a commendable spot in the finals in the subsequent year.
Hardik Pandya’s leadership skills came to the forefront during his captaincy with the Gujarat Titans. The 15-crore man not only showcased his power on the field but also guided the team to its maiden IPL title in the very first season, establishing himself as a formidable leader in the cricketing arena. As the IPL 2024 beckons, Mumbai Indians have reappointed Pandya as the captain, signaling confidence in his ability to steer the team to success.
In an unexpected twist, Rohit Sharma, the seasoned 36-year-old cricketer and one of the most successful captains in IPL history, will now be playing solely as a batter. This decision has stirred a wave of discontent among Mumbai Indians and Rohit Sharma fans, who have taken to social media platforms to express their dissatisfaction, claiming that it amounts to a disservice to Rohit’s illustrious captaincy record.
The decision to shift Rohit Sharma‘s role has not gone unnoticed, with Mumbai Indians facing a barrage of criticism on social media. Fans have voiced their displeasure, questioning the team’s management for what they perceive as a disrespectful move towards Rohit Sharma, a cricketing icon who shares the record for the most IPL championships with MS Dhoni.
Amidst the turmoil surrounding Mumbai Indians’ leadership decisions, rumors began circulating that Sachin Tendulkar, the cricketing legend and mentor for Mumbai Indians, was contemplating stepping down from his role. These speculations gained momentum after Rohit Sharma’s captaincy was revoked. However, Mumbai Indians recently posted a photo on social media commemorating Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI debut in 1989, perhaps as a subtle response to the ongoing rumours.
Mumbai Indians Finally Respond To Reports Of Sachin Tendulkar Leaving Mentor’s Role After Rohit Sharma’s Sacking
The social media post by Mumbai Indians pays homage to Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable journey in international cricket, celebrating the 34th anniversary of his ODI debut for Team India. The caption, “34 years since the 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 made his ODI Debut for #TeamIndia 💙,” adds a layer of twist, leading some to interpret it as a subtle response to the ongoing speculation surrounding Tendulkar’s role with the team.
34 years since the 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 made his ODI Debut for #TeamIndia 💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/wCTIPb4YPM
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 18, 2023
