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It will be a battle against ego for Rohit Sharma to play under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. There are many rumors that Rohit may even opt to leave Mumbai Indians than play under Hardik Pandya's command. It remains to be seen whether Mumbai Indians will snub Rohit for sake of Pandya's captaincy or if they will find a way to manage two big egos. So a big headache awaits Mumbai Indians management.

India’s T20I captaincy is also in conundrums at the moment. There are also speculations that Hardik Pandya will lead India in the ICC T20I World Cup 2024.
 
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SHAHERYAR ALI said:
It will be a battle against ego for Rohit Sharma to play under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. There are many rumors that Rohit even opt for leaving Mumbai Indians than playing under Hardik Pandya's command. It remains to be seen whether Mumbai Indians will snub Rohit for sake of Pandya's captaincy or will they find a way to manage two big egos. So big headache awaits for Mumbai Indians management.
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Nothing of that sort will happen. That's the good thing about this ind team - anyone will play under anyone without any issues. It has become a much more professional unit that way without any captaincy insecurities. They all realize you have to be good as a player in the 11 and not just a passenger even if you are captain.
 
Also there is no dearth of future ind captaincy options. They have sky gill iyer pandya pant(when he's back) ), even sanju Samson or ishan .ll
 
MI has become quite weak since GT came into existence.

Gill Shami Rashid Hardik Miller - a great core to build the team around.
 
Rohit is at the end of his career so I think it would be a good move if Mumbai prepares the new captain with Rohit's presence in the team so that he can groom them.
 
He can be purchased by GT , it will be a good choice , GT do need a Indian opener.
 
Well, if csk did not dare to bring a new captain in presence of Dhoni then why MI is disgracing Rohit. Remember csk had already big names like moeen ali, Jadeja etc in squad but they stick to dhoni with no ifs & buts
 
Rohit must be depressed after the World cup, might take a back seat as a captain and just enjoy his batting.
 
Who cares who is playing under whom in a pyjama league? When it matters the most they just start choking. Don't know how many more seasons of high quality IPL will these players take to learn to play under pressure? I thought these players were used to playing under pressure in front of jam packed stadiums? Maybe they should enroll themselves for Big Bash League. Unfortunately, even BBL won't teach them how to be mentally tough. :inti
 
I think it is time for Rohit to give up captaincy in international cricket as well and let Pandya take the reign until the next World Cup before Gill is ready to take over in all formats.

Pandya is a very good captain and the right age profile to lead India for the next 4 years. Rohit should have no issues playing under his captaincy both in IPL and in international cricket.

If Dhoni could play under Kohli and Kohli could play under Rohit, Rohit can also play under Pandya.
 
This is rohit sharma a world class player not babar azam that he won't play under someone else's captaincy, In India everyone plays together instead of playing against eachother.

There will be no insecurity from rohit sharma infact it will be an opportunity for him to groom hardik as a better captain

The up coming south africa vs india series rohit and virat are taking a rest so others could get a chance so bench strength could get some expirence but our babar and rizwan even plays Nepal so they could statpad or incase someone else does better and they don't get dropped

Even look at the t20 india squad india vs australia, there have been a lot of new guys being tested if selectors rest rizwan or babar the pakistani people will go crazy

This really is non issue in India and other countries
 
Mamoon said:
I think it is time for Rohit to give up captaincy in international cricket as well and let Pandya take the reign until the next World Cup before Gill is ready to take over in all formats.

Pandya is a very good captain and the right age profile to lead India for the next 4 years. Rohit should have no issues playing under his captaincy both in IPL and in international cricket.

If Dhoni could play under Kohli and Kohli could play under Rohit, Rohit can also play under Pandya.
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Pandya? The joker who thumps his chest but is like an empty soda bottle.

The one who ran away from test cricket 5 years ago and who barely has 1500 runs in ODIS. The one who bowls 130kph half trackers all day?
 
Sher Khan said:
Pandya? The joker who thumps his chest but is like an empty soda bottle.

The one who ran away from test cricket 5 years ago and who barely has 1500 runs in ODIS. The one who bowls 130kph half trackers all day?
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Pandya is one of the best all-rounders in the world and the best all-rounder in Asia. He also always owns Pakistan which makes him one of my favorite players. He is also a leader.
 
Mamoon said:
Pandya is one of the best all-rounders in the world and the best all-rounder in Asia. He also always owns Pakistan which makes him one of my favorite players. He is also a leader.
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You have to have performance and stats to back up the claim that he is one of the best all-rounders in the world. Can't just rely on his supposed "potential".

Fact is even after 7 years of international cricket and being a regular in the ODI side, he is yet to cross 2000 runs in any format. The less said about his bowling the better.

He is the type of individual who will probably retire in the next two years to "protect" himself for the IPL. So can't see the claim of him being the next captain.
 
Sher Khan said:
You have to have performance and stats to back up the claim that he is one of the best all-rounders in the world. Can't just rely on his supposed "potential".

Fact is even after 7 years of international cricket and being a regular in the ODI side, he is yet to cross 2000 runs in any format. The less said about his bowling the better.

He is the type of individual who will probably retire in the next two years to "protect" himself for the IPL. So can't see the claim of him being the next captain.
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Pandya is an impact player and made for big ticket events. He is the constant performer in key games. So his stats may not show much but he is the most impactful player for India. You simply don't win first season as captain in a tournament like IPL unless you are a great leader. So he is heir aparent of Rohit Sharma as both India's and MI's captain.
 
I don't consider him a great all-rounder because back in 2019-2020, he was not bowling.

Jacques Kallis is a benchmark to analyze any modern-day all-rounder. He batted at number 3 throughout his career and never skipped bowling.

And I don't see any problem for Rohit Sharma if he has to play under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. Dhoni has also played under the captaincy of Kohli.
 
Rajdeep said:
Pandya is an impact player and made for big ticket events. He is the constant performer in key games. So his stats may not show much but he is the most impactful player for India. You simply don't win first season as captain in a tournament like IPL unless you are a great leader. So he is heir aparent of Rohit Sharma as both India's and MI's captain.
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But Pandya is not a considerate captain look what he did to tilak varma
 
SHAHERYAR ALI said:
It will be a battle against ego for Rohit Sharma to play under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. There are many rumors that Rohit may even opt to leave Mumbai Indians than play under Hardik Pandya's command. It remains to be seen whether Mumbai Indians will snub Rohit for sake of Pandya's captaincy or if they will find a way to manage two big egos. So a big headache awaits Mumbai Indians management.
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What is your source for these statements? Or is it your opinion?

You’re putting together multiple guesses and assumptions to come up with an sweet or conclusion.
 
Cryin Out Loud said:
What is your source for these statements? Or is it your opinion?

You’re putting together multiple guesses and assumptions to come up with an sweet or conclusion.
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'Rohit is going to let Hardik be captain and take over the reins': AB de Villiers on Pandya's likely return to MI

Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) legend AB de Villiers commented on Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Hardik Pandya's move to Mumbai Indians (MI) and said that the all-rounder will likely head back to his former franchise in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

The deadline to make the possible trades and swaps for the IPL tournament for next year is on November 26, 2023 and the auction will be held on December 19.

Ahead of the deadline, there is a buzz about the biggest trade in the history of IPL.

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Rohit has been scarred for life after the humiliating WC final loss

He will never sleep a peaceful nights sleep, so it wouldn't come as a surprise if he simply does not care anymore.
 
Well as hardik officially joins MI. The question becomes more pertinent will MI let hardik lead or would they be just comfortable with his second fiddle role to rohit sharma. Only time will tell.
 
BCCI Trying To Convince Rohit Sharma To Lead Indian Cricket Team In T20Is: Report

BCCI Trying To Convince Rohit Sharma To Lead Indian Cricket Team In T20Is: Report. If He Doesn't...The BCCI brass will like to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the India team in T20 format despite his reluctance after the 2022 World T20 semi-final exit

The BCCI brass will like to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the India team in T20 format despite his reluctance after the 2022 World T20 semi-final exit as the board announces the three squads for the South Africa assignment in New Delhi on Thursday. The BCCI's secretary and convenor of selection committee Jay Shah will meet chairman of panel Ajit Agarkar in the national capital to discuss the squads as well as prepare a roadmap for the next big-ticket event - the T20 World Cup.

With regular T20 skipper Hardik Pandya out for another month post an ankle ligament tear during the recently-concluded ODI World Cup, the choice is between entrusting Suryakumar Yadav with the responsibility or trust Rohit's leadership skills which earned worldwide praise in the last seven weeks.

It must be mentioned that Rohit had earlier said that he doesn't want to play the T20 format but the manner in which he led the side in the ODI World Cup has convinced the BCCI that he should continue in white-ball till the T20 World Cup in the Americas in June-July.

"Yes, there remains a question what happens when Hardik comes back but in BCCI, they feel that if Rohit agrees to lead in T20Is, he will lead in the T20 World Cup. In case Rohit doesn't agree then Surya continues as captain for T20Is in South Africa," a BCCI source privy to the development told PTI on the condition of anonymity.




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SHAHERYAR ALI said:
It will be a battle against ego for Rohit Sharma to play under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. There are many rumors that Rohit may even opt to leave Mumbai Indians than play under Hardik Pandya's command. It remains to be seen whether Mumbai Indians will snub Rohit for sake of Pandya's captaincy or if they will find a way to manage two big egos. So a big headache awaits Mumbai Indians management.
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India team is remarkable in how it is able to manage so many captains in their side with minimal infighting.

Rohit, KL, Ashwin, Hardik, Bumrah, and now SKY are all national captains. I'm not even counting VK.

As a result, they've built so many leaders.

Don't point to ICC chokes. They are still a top team. Even if you want to say Australia is the best, then fine. Have it that way. India is still the #2 team then and there is no denying that.
 
pakdude said:
India team is remarkable in how it is able to manage so many captains in their side with minimal infighting.

Rohit, KL, Ashwin, Hardik, Bumrah, and now SKY are all national captains. I'm not even counting VK.

As a result, they've built so many leaders.

Don't point to ICC chokes. They are still a top team. Even if you want to say Australia is the best, then fine. Have it that way. India is still the #2 team then and there is no denying that.
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Well it does not appear so but for the sake of argument let's assume rohit, vk, ashwin all get selected for wc t20 2024. Then will they all agree to play under much junior pandya and risk an implosion?
 
Yeah better to let him lead T20..I can’t bear Hardik to be our Indian captain.
 
I think Rohit Sharma should continue captaincy for India in all formats. After the ICC T20I World Cup 2024, he can decide about his future."
 
Question is whether Hardik Pandya will remain captain in the presence of SKY and Bumrah in the team?
 
The Bald Eagle said:
Well, if csk did not dare to bring a new captain in presence of Dhoni then why MI is disgracing Rohit. Remember csk had already big names like moeen ali, Jadeja etc in squad but they stick to dhoni with no ifs & buts
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they got jadeja but they kept loosing
 
Cricket Warrior said:
Question is whether Hardik Pandya will remain captain in the presence of SKY and Bumrah in the team?
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The thing is by not sticking with one captain and introducing multiple ones since the conclusion of t20 WC 2022. Bcci have made team India more prone to an implosion in future. Also not to forget that Rohit hasn’t quit t20 yet so he is also a challenger to Pandya’s captaincy.
 

Rohit the skipper needed more than Rohit the batter, says Mohammad Kaif​

After the intense battle of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, where Australia dashed India's hopes in a thrilling final, attention in the cricketing realm turns towards the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024.
According to ex-Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif, in the aftermath of the World Cup heartbreak, Rohit Sharma's captaincy emerges even more radiant, proclaiming, "You need skipper Rohit more than a batter Rohit Sharma to lead the team in T20 World Cup 2024."

The Indian team's march to the ODI World Cup final comprised ten consecutive victories, concluding in a face-off in the final against Australia in Ahmedabad.

With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, the looming question is whether Rohit will continue to helm the Indian side or if a new captain will emerge.

Kaif, recognizing Rohit's excellence both as a player and leader, contends that the Mumbaikar's captaincy is indispensable, especially in the absence of Hardik Pandya.

"Rohit Sharma has to be there because he has got the leadership quality," Kaif, speaking to IANS, underscored the importance of Rohit's role in leading a team that exhibited resilience and skill throughout the ODI World Cup.

The way he led in the 50 overs World Cup, he has done a fantastic job as a leader...India will need his experience in T20s too. Rohit as a skipper as a batter did a fantastic job, which India will need in T20s as well,” he added.

As the T20 World Cup draws near, the significance of Rohit's leadership attributes becomes pivotal for India's success. With Virat Kohli and Rohit opting for a break from white-ball cricket, the absence of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane from the Test squad for the South Africa tour raises questions.


Kaif also voiced apprehension, particularly regarding Pujara's exclusion, stating, "It will be hard for Shreyas Iyer to fill the shoes of Pujara."

“I don’t know why Pujara has not been selected. You can’t just get on the African tour without your prime batter, you just cannot rely on current or past forms, something you need the most is called experience, and India is going to miss it,” said Kaif.

The ex-cricketer also rejected the idea that the Australian team, despite securing the World Cup victory, was superior to the Indian eleven.

Kaif argues "I can never accept that the best team has won the World Cup...", pointing out the standout performances of key players like Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and the team's overall composition.

“Seeing the Indian team, Rohit led from the front, Virat anchored the innings throughout the tournament, strong middle order. Our pacers were brilliant. Mohammed Shami, who didn’t play the initial games, went on to become the highest wicket-taker of the tournament,” said Kaif.

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Jay Shah was quoted as saying by the Indian Express on the sidelines of the Women's Premier League auction on Saturday commented on appointing Hardik Pandya as T20I Captain:

"What is the need to have clarity right now? It (T20 World Cup) is starting in June, we have the IPL before that and the series against Afghanistan."

As for Hardik's fitness, Shah also spoke about:

"We are monitoring it on a day-to-day basis. He is at NCA only, he is working very hard and we will let you know in the due course the moment he is fit. He could be fit before the Afghanistan series also."
 
Pandya led Gujarat Titans out of nowhere to win the IPL 2022. He could be a good choice for captaincy in the ICC T20I World Cup 2024.
 
In a momentous development, Mumbai Indians have appointed the returning Hardik Pandya as their captain for the IPL 2024 season, taking over the reins from Rohit Sharma after a 10-year stint as skipper. Hardik, who led Gujarat Titans to IPL crown in 2022, was traded back to MI after two years last month and is set to don a new role, succeeding the joint-most successful captain in history of the Indian Premier League. Rohit, along with MS Dhoni, has won the title most times for his franchise – five – but where Sharma stands out is that he achieved it across 10 seasons as compared to MSD's 12.

"It is part of legacy building and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready. Mumbai Indians have always been blessed with exceptional leadership right from Sachin to Harbhajan and Ricky to Rohit, who while contributing to the immediate success have always had an eye on strengthening the team for the future. It is in keeping with this philosophy that Hardik Pandya will assume captaincy of Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season," Mahela Jayawardene said.

The former Sri Lanka captain's announcement ends all speculations surrounding Hardik's role at the franchise. Having led GT to the IPL title last year and then to a runner-up finish in IPL 2023, Hardik, was expected to bet a bigger role. Just how bigger though, has been answered. Already taken over from Rohit as India's T20I captain – albeit unofficially – Hardik will now usher MI into a new era, hoping of bigger and better things. Between 2013 and 2020, MI, under Rohit won five titles – but with disappointing results in 2022 and 2023, the change in guard was imminent it seems.

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Mumbai Indians have appointed the returning Hardik Pandya as their captain for the IPL 2024 season, taking over from Rohit Sharma.
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So no Rohit Sharma in the Indian T20 WC side by the look of things.

I think Mumbai Indians could have shown little bit more patience with Rohit, he won them 5 trophies in 10 years and has been the most successful IPL captain of all time. It looks like Pandya played some internal politics, convinced Ambani's and back stabbed Rohit Sharma :(
 
i dont get it. Why MI snubbed Rohit despite being in red hot form in cwc. Pandya not a good choice in presence of Rohit.It also becomes clear now that even bcci wont allow rohit to continue as captain of national side either
 
Mumbai Indians' Global Head of Cricket, Mahela Jayawardene told a local Indian media:

"It was a tough decision. It was emotional, to be honest. It's fair on the fans as well (to react). I think everyone is emotional and we have to respect that as well. But at the same time, as a franchise, you have to make those decisions."

"The legacy is something we want to build on and make sure we keep fighting for those wins, those trophies. That's the focus going ahead."

"Probably, everyone in their eyes will think it is too soon, but it is a decision we had to make at some point."

"Hardik (Pandya) has been in the dressing room for quite some time, so that's nothing new. We know what he brings in as an all-rounder."

"It will be something different with his experience of leading the team at Gujarat, so, it is an opportunity to build on that."

"Having Rohit in the team, on and off the field to guide the next generation is very important for us. He has been absolutely brilliant. I have worked very closely with him. I am sure he will be part of the legacy who will guide that through."

"Sachin played with the youngsters. He gave the leadership to someone else and made sure Mumbai Indians were going in the right direction. It's the same thing. We had this conversation and everyone is buying into that. It's for us to look forward to the next season."
 
the infighting thing only happens in Pakistan, i don't see Rohit having any issue playing under anyone else's captaincy
 
emranabbas said:
the infighting thing only happens in Pakistan, i don't see Rohit having any issue playing under anyone else's captaincy
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You can't be that sure. I think something is brewing beneath and it may come out eventually.
 

Hardik Pandya unlikely to recover for Afghanistan T20I series, uncertain for IPL 2024 as well: Report​


India all-rounder Hardik Pandya had incurred an ankle injury during the 2023 World Cup and was eventually ruled out. He missed the white-ball series against Australia at home and the campaign in South Africa in December. And while it was expected that he would recover for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in early January, a report in PTI suggests that India might miss the services of the all-rounder yet again, leaving them concerned over their captaincy choice for the home contest.

India will face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series between January 11 and 17, which will mark their final T20I assignment before the World Cup in June. It was earlier reported that Suryakumar Yadav would be missing the series after he had twisted his ankle while fielding against South Africa in Johannesburg in a T20I game. With a suspected tear, Suryakumar could take six weeks to heal.

PTI further reported that the chances of Hardik recovering from his ankle injury anytime soon is unlikely and hence will not only miss the Afghanistan series, but also might be out of the IPL 2023 season.

"There is no update on Hardik's fitness status as of now and one can say there remains a big question mark of him being available before the end of IPL," a BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity.

This could be a huge blow for both Team India and Mumbai Indians. For the national side, the selectors might want Rohit Sharma to return in a bid to lead the side against Afghanistan. However, if the India captain opts to extend his period of hiatus, Ravindra Jadeja could be the option given he was the vice-captain to Suryakumar during the South Africa T20I series. However, the all-rounder will be playing all five Tests against England and hence would want to be wary of his workload management. Even Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had led India to a gold medal haul in Asian Games, has broken his finger and will be out for the series.

For Mumbai Indians, they had recently announced Hardik as their captain for the IPL 2024 season, thus ending Rohit's 10-year-long tenure as a leader, during which he led the franchise to five titles. Hardik was only traded back to Mumbai from Gujarat Titans late last month in an all-cash deal.

Source: Hindustan Times

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I guess we might not find out what it would have been like for Rohit to play under Hardik !
 
Gujrat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra admitted that the void created by Hardik Pandya could not be filled so easily, while talking to a local Indian media, he said:

"Hardik Pandya has not gone back to a team that has caused a huge surprise. He played for that team for so many years, he showed his desire to go back there. Our management's nature is such that, we think if a player wants to go there, right. He should be happy and that's why he has gone there again."

"Replacing someone like Hardik Pandya is difficult, but we tried our best. Having the size of 25 members is a luxury. We got a great all-rounder like Omarzai, we also got Shahrukh Khan. But it will be difficult to make up for somebody like Hardik who has that much talent and that much experience. It is what it is. With the resources we have, we will try and do our best."
 
During the pre-match conference ahead of the first Test against South Africa, when asked about his participation in the ICC T20I World Cup 2024, he replied:

"The desperation is about playing cricket. And I will play whenever or wherever I get an opportunity. And I know, what you want to ask… but har sawaal ka jawaab milega (All your questions will be answered).”
 
Rohit has returned to T20Is as captain for the Afghanistan T20I series. Maybe management wants to see his form for World Cup selection. Do you want to see him as captain for the ICC T20I World Cup 2024? I think he should lead India in the ICC T20I World Cup 2024.

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India is all set to lose another ICC trophy under this power hungry fatso’s captaincy.
 
Speaking at an event a day before the start of
the 3rd Test match against England, the BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit Sharma will continue to lead the team.

"I have not commented about the 2023 World Cup, the final of which we lost in Ahmedabad. I can assure you India will win the T20 World Cup in Barbados on June 30 under Rohit Sharma's captaincy."
 
FearlessRoar said:
Speaking at an event a day before the start of
the 3rd Test match against England, the BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit Sharma will continue to lead the team.

"I have not commented about the 2023 World Cup, the final of which we lost in Ahmedabad. I can assure you India will win the T20 World Cup in Barbados on June 30 under Rohit Sharma's captaincy."
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Very big statement. Can India back it up?
 
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn feels that the move to replace Rohit with Hardik could prove to be a challenging one for the team,pacer told the local Indian media agency:

"I think it will be challenging - the whole dynamics of leaving Mumbai and then coming back to Mumbai. I hope they had some sort of a camp a month before the IPL. So, anything that's bothering anyone kind of gets ironed out before the first game."

"You've got big personalities, guys who have done the decision-making before and now in a different role. It might be that little needle that we might not be able to see or hear on TV. But, these international cricketers know how to put aside their ego, and I think Mumbai will be just fine."
 
Captaining in leagues is different to captaining the team in international cricket. Rohit is a good captain and should be persisted with.
 
Hardik Pandya told reporters during MI’s pre-season media interaction:

“It will not be any different, he will always be there to help me.”

“This team, what it has achieved, it has achieved under him and I just have to carry forward that. It won’t be awkward. He is going to have his hand on my shoulders.”

“We respect fans but we focus on the sport and what is required. I focus on the controllables, fans have every right and I respect their opinion."

"He’s [Rohit] been traveling non-stop and playing. Been couple of months since we have not seen each other. Once he comes, we will definitely have a chat.”

“My whole life changed after making debut for Mumbai Indians. It’s a surreal feeling to be back. Very excited for the season."
 
Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody came forward to laud Pandya, branding him as a proven performer. He said during an interview with an international sports channel:

"He has got a team that will back up and take away the pressure of inconsistent performances. He will have the support of the Indian and overseas players because he is a highly respected cricketer and a performer as an all-rounder."

"But, captaincy can be a completely different game once you lose two or three games and suddenly they pick holes out of your leadership, they pick holes out of the decisions you make."

"When you are winning, you can make the craziest decisions, and still people build them up to being genius strokes. Hardik has the credentials as the Gujarat Titans leader, he is tactically sound and he will be supported by all the senior players, both Indian and overseas."
 
Pandya resolved the mystery :D

Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya met during the training session of Mumbai Indians.

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As the side gears up for their first game against Gujarat Titans, skipper Hardik Pandya and former captain Rohit Sharma were seen hugging and meeting up in the huddle in the practice session.

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Ahead of MI's IPL 2024 opener against Gujarat, Hardik's former club, Rohit opened up about his preparation for the match. He says while talking to MI social media team:

“For me, preparation has always been key and that gives me a lot of confidence going into any game. There are a lot of things i do before a game. I've almost done everything now...just few things here and there.”

“Lot of players that went got from the auction, new faces, young players, who have done well in domestic cricket and international cricket. So, yes, looking forward to that and hopefully they can make a mark right from the beginning.”
 
With all eyes on Hardik Panya and Rohit Sharma on Sunday evening when Mumbai Indians took on Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2024 game, the two MI stars just could not hide. While there were instances when we saw Hardik taking advice from the former MI skipper, there was once instance that did not go down well with fans.

The incident took place in the final over of the innings when Gerald Coetzee was bowling. Hardik asked Rohit to go back to the boundary. The way Hardik said upset the fans.


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Hardik Pandya Walks Away As Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah Continue Discussion. Internet Reacts

After any loss, it's a tough time for any team. The same is the case with Mumbai Indians, who began their journey under new skipper Hardik Pandya on a losing note. The five-time champions went down to Gujarat Titans on Sunday, which was Pandya's former franchise. Since the time he was made skipper in place of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya has been under intense scrutiny. He himself must have felt the eyeballs following him a little bit more than in earlier years.

After Mumbai Indians' loss to Gujarat Titans, the internet has been on overdrive. A video has gone viral on social media, which shows Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah discussing something. After Pandya walks away, Rohit and Bumrah continue chatting. This has led to intense speculation.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard backed Hardik Pandya's move to open the bowling instead of Jasprit Bumrah and also said the skipper batting at number seven in their IPL opener against Gujarat Titans was a "collective decision".

An inexplicable batting strategy saw MI lose their opener by six runs here on Sunday after they looked on course for victory.

Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first and surprisingly, Hardik opened the bowling against his former side.

"You have to plan and decide what you want to do as a team. Hardik (Pandya) has also bowled with the new ball for Gujarat over the last couple of years. He swung the new ball and bowled it well, which was nothing new to us.

"We tried to use the advantage of the new ball swinging along. When I look at the decision made, there is nothing wrong with it, and we move on," Pollard said at the post-match press conference.

When the discussion turned to the logic behind Hardik coming in to bat at number seven Pollard said one can't attribute the decision to the skipper.

"No decision is made on full autonomy, so we can't say it is his decision. As a team, we have plans; we talk about setting entry points for batters. The top order batted deep into the game, and we also had two power hitters to go in the back end.

"Usually, if you look at it over time, Tim (David) has finished games for us, and Hardik has done it over the years.

"So, at any point, any one of them can resurrect the situation. It didn't happen tonight, so there will likely be a chat about who should have gone earlier.

"But all of those things are in hindsight, and as a team, we make decisions, so let's put a stop to 'Hardik made a decision, Hardik did this, Hardik did that'. We are a team. We make decisions collectively as one," the West Indian said.

NDTV
 
Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu said during a program on a local Indian sports channel:

“I have played in an Indian team where five captains used to pay together. Kapil Dev, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Krishnamachari Srikkanth and Ravi Shastri. Pick up a brick and you will find a captain both above and below it. There were no issues because they were playing for their nation. The motivation was to play for your country. So, playing under Hardik does not make Rohit smaller."
 
What's the beef between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya? This is new to me, as I haven't been paying much attention
 

Will Wankhede security take action against fans booing Hardik Pandya? MCA clears air ahead of MI's first home match​


Following Hardik Pandya's appointment as Mumbai Indians' captain ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the franchise and the player have copped a lot of criticism.

Mumbai Indians management decided to replace Rohit Sharma - their five-time IPL winning captain. The ones at the helm, chose to give the role to someone, who they thought knows the team and background well - Pandya after all had first shot to fame as an MI player.

Pandya's Mumbai Indians is set to play at their home ground, the Wankhede Stadium, for the first time this season on Monday. The Mumbai franchise has had a sluggish start to their campaign, with two losses in their first two games.

Ahead of their return to Mumbai, the MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) has cleared air over crowd control.

Will Wankhede security take action against fans booing Hardik Pandya? ​

There have been rumours going around, regarding a firm and strict security measures at the Wankhede ahead of MI's first home game. The five-time winners have played at Ahmedabad and Hyderabad so far this season.

Pandya will play his first home game as MI skipper on Monday, when the Mumbai team hosts Rajasthan Royals. Given that the former Gujarat Titans skipper has been the object of criticism and ridicule, in the real and the social media world, there were doubts over whether the security will be tighetend for Sunday's game against RR.

"For Your Information! There are rumours that MCA has instructed security against people who support Rohit or boo hardik, while we know this is incorrect." MCA has clarified despite rumours.

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Will Wankhede security take action against fans booing Hardik Pandya? MCA clears air ahead of MI's first home match | Sporting News India

Following Hardik Pandya's appointment as MI captain, the player and the franchise has come under scrutiny.
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