Proper from the time Hardik Pandya was roped in by Mumbai Indians, there have been sufficient speculations concerning the captaincy of the five-time champions within the IPL 2024. When the rumours of Hardik Pandya shifting again to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans have been doing the rounds, former India opener Aakash Chopra made an fascinating remark on his YouTube channel. “A hearsay is doing the rounds that Hardik is shifting in the direction of Mumbai. It has been heard, no affirmation has come. If he’s leaving, firstly Gujarat are releasing him – received as soon as and reached the ultimate in subsequent season. If he’s leaving, will he be made Mumbai’s captain? Why would you go if you’re not being made the captain?” stated Chopra on his YouTube channel.
Now, the rumours have come true as Mumbai Indians, on Friday, formally confirmed that Hardik Pandya will lead them on the IPL 2024.
Commenting on this transition Mahela Jayawardene, International Head of Efficiency, Mumbai Indians stated – “It’s a part of legacy constructing and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready. Mumbai Indians have all the time been blessed with distinctive management proper from Sachin to Harbhajan and Ricky to Rohit, who whereas contributing to the rapid success have all the time had an eye fixed on strengthening the staff for the longer term. It’s consistent with this philosophy that Hardik Pandya will assume captaincy of Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season.”
“We categorical our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his distinctive management; his tenure because the captain of the Mumbai Indians since 2013 has been nothing in need of extraordinary. His management has not solely introduced unparalleled success to the staff however has additionally solidified his place as one of many most interesting captains within the historical past of the IPL. Beneath his steerage, MI turned some of the profitable and cherished groups ever. We are going to sit up for his steerage and expertise on and off the sector to additional strengthen MI.”
Now, a report within the Indian Categorical has claimed that Hardik Pandya laid down a situation for returning to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans, the place he was the skipper for 2 seasons, and that was he must be made the captain of the five-time IPL champions.
The report additional claimed that Mumbai Indians administration knowledgeable Rohit Sharma about their resolution about Mumbai Indians captaincy change throughout the World Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma agreed to play beneath Hardik Pandya within the subsequent IPL.
In 31 matches for GT from 2022-23, Pandya scored 833 runs at a mean of 37.86 and a strike fee of over 133, with six half-centuries and a greatest rating of 87*. He additionally had 11 wickets for the staff, with one of the best figures of three/17.
Pandya additionally performed 92 matches for MI from 2015-2021, scoring 1,476 runs at a mean of 27.33 at a strike fee of over 153, with 4 half-centuries and greatest rating of 91. He additionally took 42 wickets for the staff, with one of the best bowling figures of three/20.
Pandya has received 5 IPL trophies, 4 with MI (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020) and GT (2022).
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