Mumbai Indians on Friday, December 15, appointed Hardik Pandya as the captain of the team. He will succeed Rohit Sharma, who led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles in the past.
This recent development has stirred considerable unrest within the Mumbai Indians franchise and among their fans, who express dissatisfaction with the treatment given to Rohit Sharma by the team management.
Meanwhile, the Indian Express reported that Rohit Sharma was apprised of this development after the Mumbai batter returned to India from vacation after World Cup 2023 loss, and he has reportedly accepted playing under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy.
The report also brought to light that Hardik Pandya had a condition for the Mumbai Indians, specifying that he would return to the team under the condition of being the captain.