Rohit Sharma and spouse Ritika Sajdeh attended the annual operate of Dhirubhai Ambani Worldwide Faculty in Mumbai the place their daughter Samaira is at present finding out. It was simply hours after Rohit was changed because the Mumbai Indians skipper by Hardik Pandya following the all-rounder’s sensational commerce transfer from Gujarat Titans forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Rohit was seated among the many different dad and mom and based on footage on social media, Samaira even carried out on stage in the course of the operate. Nonetheless, followers had been left apprehensive by Rohit and Ritika’s somber expressions on the occasion and plenty of of them took to social media to attract a direct reference to the lack of captaincy.
Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh from the Dhirubhai Ambani Worldwide Faculty Annual Day yesterday! Take a look at our cute bean, Child Samaira although pic.twitter.com/54BFecADkeSravani. (@pullshotx45) December 16, 2023
Image of Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh from yesterday’s operate.
They’re fully damaged. pic.twitter.com/8XgeaJvTVn Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) December 16, 2023
The announcement from Mumbai Indians comes after Hardik made a return to the franchise final month, following a high-profile commerce from Gujarat Titans, whom he led prior to now two seasons.
In an announcement, Mumbai Indians stated the change in management was a part of their future planning and thanked Rohit for his exemplary service to the franchise.
Mumbai Indians are essentially the most profitable IPL franchise alongside Chennai Tremendous Kings who each have gained 5 titles every.
“It’s in line with this philosophy that Hardik Pandya will assume captaincy of Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season.”
Rohit, who just lately led India to the ODI World Cup last, had been captaining the franchise since 2013 after they lifted first of their 5 IPL trophies.
The opposite titles below Rohit’s captaincy got here in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. Mumbai Indians had made it to the play-offs in IPL 2023.
“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 wanting extraordinary.
“His management has not solely introduced unparalleled success to the crew however has additionally solidified his place as one of many best captains within the historical past of the IPL.
“Underneath his steering, MI grew to become one of the crucial profitable and liked groups ever. We are going to look ahead to his steering and expertise on and off the sector to additional strengthen MI.
“We welcome Hardik Pandya as the brand new captain of MI and want him all the perfect,” added Jayawardene.
Hardik contributed to Mumbai’s wonderful run within the IPL, enjoying a key function within the crew’s triumph between 2015 and 2021 earlier than leaving to captain the Titans. He led them to the title on its IPL debut in 2022 and to a runners-up end earlier this 12 months.
The numerous growth additionally raises questions on Rohit’s future within the shortest format. The 36-year-old was left heartbroken after India fell quick within the last hurdle towards Australia within the ODI World Cup at house after profitable 10 video games on the trot.
One other ODI World Cup look appears unlikely however he may very well be again to steer India within the T20 World Cup in six months’ time.
Curiously, Rohit and Virat Kohli haven’t turned up for India within the T20 format for the reason that semifinal exit on the World Cup in Australia final 12 months.
(With PTI inputs)
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