Mumbai Indians have made a significant change ahead of the IPL 2024 season by appointing Hardik Pandya as their captain, taking over the reins from Rohit Sharma, who led the team for the past 10 years. This move comes after Hardik’s successful stint as the captain of Gujarat Titans, where he secured the IPL crown in 2022 and finished as the runner-up in IPL 2023.
Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians’ coach, emphasized the team’s commitment to legacy building and staying true to their philosophy of being future-ready. Rohit Sharma, one of the joint-most successful IPL captains with five titles, has contributed immensely to the team’s success over the past decade. However, the change in leadership reflects the franchise’s focus on evolving and preparing for the future.
Hardik Pandya, who unofficially took over as India’s T20I captain, will now lead Mumbai Indians into a new era. The decision comes after disappointing results for MI in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Rohit Sharma, the fourth-highest run-scorer in IPL history, played a pivotal role in Mumbai Indians’ success, amassing 6211 runs, with 3986 runs as captain at a strike rate of 129.37.
Hardik Pandya, who started his IPL journey with Mumbai Indians in 2015, has been a key player for the franchise, contributing both with the bat and ball. With 1476 runs and 42 wickets for MI, he has been part of the title-winning campaigns in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. The change in leadership marks a new chapter for Mumbai Indians as they aim for continued success in the upcoming IPL season
