In a startling move, the Mumbai Indians took everyone by surprise as they appointed Hardik Pandya as the new captain, taking over from Rohit Sharma, the leader who guided the team to five IPL championships. This decision sent shockwaves through the cricket community.
The decision appears to be swayed by Hardik’s recent experience with the Gujarat Titans (GT), where he successfully guided the team to back-to-back IPL finals in 2022 and 2023. According to reports, Pandya’s shift to MI was dependent on him taking on the captaincy role, hinting at a thoughtful move by the franchise. This move might be influenced by the anticipation of Rohit’s decreased involvement in the shortest format in the upcoming years.
Rohit Sharma, with his five IPL titles from 2013 to 2023, stood out as one of the most accomplished captains in the Indian Premier League. Serving as an iconic figure for the team, he led in 158 matches, boasting a commendable win percentage of 56.33%. However, the decision to replace him not only reshaped the team’s dynamics but also left fans questioning the reasons behind this change.
The announcement drew a disapproving response from fans, resulting in a swift decline in the team’s Instagram followers, reportedly losing 400k followers.
The announcement from the five-time IPL champions didn’t sit well with fans, leading to expressions of discontent through trending hashtags like “RIP Mumbai Indians” and “Shame on Mumbai Indians.” Some took it a step further, grabbing attention by publicly burning the team’s jerseys.
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