In IPL 2024, the Mumbai Indians are set to undergo a significant transformation under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, who will take the reins from the legendary Rohit Sharma.
The decision to shift captaincy from Sharma to Pandya has sparked widespread debate across social media platforms. While Rohit Sharma guided the team to five IPL titles, the surprise reacquisition of Hardik Pandya from the Gujarat Titans has signaled a new era for the former champions.
Former MI cricketer on Rohit Sharma’s leadership
Reflecting on his time with the Mumbai Indians, former Indian wicketkeeper and ex-Mumbai Indians player, Parthiv Patel, shared an intriguing anecdote from within the team’s camp. He revealed how Rohit Sharma backed Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah when they were still new in the IPL and their professional careers.
“Rohit Sharma’s unwavering support for his players has been evident, particularly in the cases of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya,” Patel revealed during the Legends Lounge Show on Jio Cinema.
“Bumrah’s initial season with MI in 2015 didn’t yield the desired results, leading to speculation about his future with the team. However, Rohit Sharma’s faith in Bumrah’s potential was unshakeable, and the decision to retain him proved instrumental. As history shows, from 2016 onward, Bumrah’s performance soared to unprecedented heights.”