Hardik Pandya, the captain of Mumbai Indians, has been the captain of Mumbai for 10 years. He has also led the team to become champions five times. Before this, Hardik had captained the Gujarat Titans, leading the team to the finals twice. In 2022, the Gujarat team became champions, while in 2023, they lost in the final against Chennai Super Kings.
Mumbai Indians have made a big decision before the IPL auction. They have appointed all-rounder Hardik Pandya as the captain for the upcoming season. Hardik will take charge in place of Rohit Sharma in the tournament. Rohit has been the captain of Mumbai for 10 years, leading the team to victory five times. Hardik has previously captained the Gujarat Titans, taking the team to the finals twice. In 2022, the Gujarat team became champions, and in 2023, they lost in the final against the Chennai Super Kings. Rohit will play for the franchise in the upcoming season.
Rohit Sharma became the captain of Mumbai in 2013. Under his captaincy, Mumbai won all five titles. Rohit led the team to victory in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. In the previous season, Mumbai’s team made it to the playoffs but couldn’t reach the title clash.
In the direction of preparing for the future, this is a significant step. Mumbai Indians have always had exceptional leadership, from Sachin to Harbhajan Singh and Ricky Ponting to Rohit Sharma, who have not only contributed to immediate success but also focused on strengthening the team for the future. In line with this ideology, Hardik Pandya will take over the captaincy of Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season.
Jayawardene praised Rohit
Jayawardene said, “We express our gratitude for Rohit Sharma’s exceptional leadership. Since 2013, his tenure as the captain of Mumbai Indians has been nothing short of extraordinary. His leadership has not only brought unparalleled success to the team but also earned him a place as one of the best captains in the history of the IPL.