Hardik Pandya Replaces Rohit Sharma As Mumbai Indians Skipper Ahead Of IPL 2024

[Austin 3:!6]

Hardik Pandya was appointed the Mumbai Indians skipper ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Friday. It meant the end of Rohit Sharma's ten-year tenure as MI skipper. During his time as skipper, Rohit guided the franchise to five IPL trophies. Pandya rejoined the MI side as part of a sensational trade move from Gujarat Titans. The all-rounder was the GT captain for the past two years and he won the title with the franchise back in 2022.

 

Commenting on this transition Mahela Jayawardene, Global Head of Performance, Mumbai Indians said - “It is part of legacy building and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready. Mumbai Indians have always been blessed with exceptional leadership right from Sachin to Harbhajan and Ricky to Rohit, who while contributing to the immediate success have always had an eye on strengthening the team for the future. It is in keeping with this philosophy that Hardik Pandya will assume captaincy of Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season."

 

"We express our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership; his tenure as the captain of the Mumbai Indians since 2013 has been nothing short of extraordinary. His leadership has not only brought unparalleled success to the team but has also solidified his place as one of the finest captains in the history of the IPL. Under his guidance, MI became one of the most successful and loved teams ever. We will look forward to his guidance and experience on and off the field to further strengthen MI."

 

"We welcome Hardik Pandya as the new captain of MI and wish him all the very best."

In 31 matches for GT from 2022-23, Pandya scored 833 runs at an average of 37.86 and a strike rate of over 133, with six half-centuries and a best score of 87*. He also had 11 wickets for the team, with the best figures of 3/17.

 

Pandya also played 92 matches for MI from 2015-2021, scoring 1,476 runs at an average of 27.33 at a strike rate of over 153, with four half-centuries and best score of 91. He also took 42 wickets for the team, with the best bowling figures of 3/20.

 

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Pandya has won five IPL trophies, four with MI (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and GT (2022).

 

(With ANI inputs)

 

https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2024/hardik-pandya-replaces-rohit-sharma-as-mumbai-indians-skipper-ahead-of-ipl-2024-4679843

[rageaddict]

So it's likely Hardik gonna Captain India at T20 WC 2024 , no chance of Rohit now. He may not even feature in the squad for the WC.

[nitinbwj]

Chalo. Ab ek kaam kar Rohit bhai. Retirement le le. 

[Austin 3:!6]

Meanwhile, Dhoni will still be captain for CSK in 2024

 

Is this a joke?

[Austin 3:!6]

Rohit should move to a new franchise a skipper...maybe SRH?

[wanted_desi]

Just now, Austin 3:!6 said:

Rohit should move to a new franchise a skipper...maybe SRH?

 

Punjab Kings. When is his contract expiring? 

[wanted_desi]

11 minutes ago, rageaddict said:

So it's likely Hardik gonna Captain India at T20 WC 2024 , no chance of Rohit now. He may not even feature in the squad for the WC.

 

He will get injured prior to it. Can't trust him for anything other than bowling when there is no pressure. 

[sensible-indian]

Pandya the T20 specialist.

 

And in the near future, the IPL specialist.

Edited December 15, 2023 by sensible-indian

[vvvslaxman]

42 minutes ago, Austin 3:!6 said:

Meanwhile, Dhoni will still be captain for CSK in 2024

 

Is this a joke?

 

 

MSD = CSK. Their brand value will crash once he is out of CSK. I don't think they care about trophies anymore. They have won enough. Brand value is important for them. I don't see any other guy that can command same charisma, value in the current side.Their next  best bet was Raina some time back. But since he  left they tried Jadeja. He remotely has the brand value of MSD. They will go after Pant soon.

[nitinbwj]

Pandoo is the biggest joke and a fraud to have played in India colors. Dude is manipulative and very cunning. He should never be picked in International side as he will poop again. He should stick to hit and giggle paisa fixed league. 

[The Hound]

48 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said:

 

 

MSD = CSK. Their brand value will crash once he is out of CSK. I don't think they care about trophies anymore. They have won enough. Brand value is important for them. I don't see any other guy that can command same charisma, value in the current side.Their next  best bet was Raina some time back. But since he  left they tried Jadeja. He remotely has the brand value of MSD. They will go after Pant soon.

Na Rituraj is the next skipper in line. Got a good rep among CSK fanbase as well

[nevada]

1 hour ago, wanted_desi said:

 

He will get injured prior to it. Can't trust him for anything other than bowling when there is no pressure. 

He will somehow survive the IPL and promptly get injured when he plays for India. As captain, he can pick and choose when he bowls or may not even bowl in some games. 

[Serpico]

50 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said:

 

 

MSD = CSK. Their brand value will crash once he is out of CSK. I don't think they care about trophies anymore. They have won enough. Brand value is important for them. I don't see any other guy that can command same charisma, value in the current side.Their next  best bet was Raina some time back. But since he  left they tried Jadeja. He remotely has the brand value of MSD. They will go after Pant soon.

Dhoni will continue in csk setup and appear in promotions. He has share in ownership so it's important to him too, to protect the brand 

[bowl_out]

1 hour ago, Austin 3:!6 said:

Meanwhile, Dhoni will still be captain for CSK in 2024

 

Is this a joke?

 

He won them 2021 and 2023 with such a mediocre squad man.. Why wouldn't they keep him? He is still agile behind the stumps (Gill's stumping the the final) and he draws crowds.

 

Ruturaj will likely take up captaincy in 2025

[bowl_out]

1 hour ago, Austin 3:!6 said:

Rohit should move to a new franchise a skipper...maybe SRH?

 

Maybe CSK will buy him.. 

35+, married, previous IPL success, International career on the decline.. All boxes checked for CSK

Edited December 15, 2023 by bowl_out

[Austin 3:!6]

7 minutes ago, bowl_out said:

 

He won them 2021 and 2023 with such a mediocre squad man.. Why wouldn't they keep him? He is still agile behind the stumps (Gill's stumping the the final) and he draws crowds.

 

Ruturaj will likely take up captaincy in 2025

 

Transition is required in any team keeping future in mind. Don't you think Tendulkar could have played couple of more years of IPL? Ofcourse he could have. However MI dropped both him and Ponting in 2013 and handed over the reigns to young Rohit Sharma. Similarly now they have removed Rohit and handed the reigns to Pandya looking into the future.

 

CSK needs transition ASAP....Dhoni can stay as coach/mentor etc.

[cricketfan28]

end of an era, pandya era will not be the same.

[The Realist]

1 hour ago, vvvslaxman said:

 

 

MSD = CSK. Their brand value will crash once he is out of CSK. I don't think they care about trophies anymore. They have won enough. Brand value is important for them. I don't see any other guy that can command same charisma, value in the current side.Their next  best bet was Raina some time back. But since he  left they tried Jadeja. He remotely has the brand value of MSD. They will go after Pant soon.

 

Promote Rahane to captaincy? Still only 35 so fits CSK profile like a glove 

[Suhaan]

MI TM showing more intent and dare than Indian TM and selectors

 

Like always,they are sheeps who follow a line

[Lord]

Hardik is one lucky MF. Used to talk bad about MI when he was in GT and now coming back with more money and captaincy.and all this while remaining unfit mostly and not doing anything spectacular

 

SKY or even Bumrah could have been considered.