Yesterday, the Mumbai Indians announced Hardik Pandya as the new skipper for the IPL 2024 season, replacing Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma has been captaining the Mumbai Indians since 2013, leading the team to victory with five IPL trophies under his leadership.
Hardik Pandya made his debut for the Mumbai Indians in 2013 and remained with the team until 2021. In 2022, he moved to the Gujarat Titans. He captained the Gujarat Titans for two years, in 2022 and 2023. During his captaincy in 2022, he led the Gujarat Titans to lift the trophy, while in 2023, they finished as runners-up, losing to the Chennai Super Kings in the final match.
Mahela Jayawardene About Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma
In an interview, Mahela Jayawardene expressed that this change was made with a keen eye on the future, aligning with Mumbai Indians’ strategy to prepare the team for what lies ahead. Reflecting on the roster of past captains like Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, Ricky Ponting, and Rohit Sharma, Jayawardene highlighted their contributions to the team’s legacy.
He extended gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his leadership, crediting him for the team’s success and the respect they’ve earned over the years. Welcoming Hardik Pandya as the new captain, Jayawardene conveyed his best wishes, hoping for a successful and fulfilling tenure at the helm
Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians Captain
Rohit Sharma commenced his IPL career with the Deccan Chargers in 2008 before joining the Mumbai Indians in 2011. Taking over as captain for Mumbai Indians in 2013, his tenure as skipper now draws to a close. Throughout his illustrious IPL career, he clinched the IPL title five times for the Mumbai Indians. His leadership was instrumental in guiding the team to glory and shaping the esteemed image that the Mumbai Indians hold today.
Up until now, Rohit Sharma has participated in 238 IPL matches, amassing 6211 runs at an average of 29.58 and a strike rate of 130.05. During his captaincy for the Mumbai Indians, he played 158 matches, emerging victorious in 89 of them, boasting a winning percentage of 56.32%.