“Surprised That Mumbai Indians Has Moved From Rohit Sharma”: Ex-India Star’s Explosive Take | Cricket News

Former Indian cricket crew opener Wasim Jaffer was shocked by Mumbai Indians’ choice to nominate Hardik Pandya because the skipper forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Hardik’s appointment meant that Rohit Sharma’s ten-year tenure as MI captain got here to an finish. During the tenure, Rohit guided them to 5 IPL titles – the joint most by any captain. In a current interplay, Jaffer stated that it was shocking how rapidly MI moved on from Rohit following Hardik’s return to the franchise and in addition questioned whether or not Rohit was knowledgeable about this transfer beforehand.

“I’m surprised that MI has moved from Rohit Sharma so early. It happened so quickly, I’m also a little surprised. When they did the trade, it was probably communicated to Hardik that he was going to become the captain. But whether it was communicated to Rohit, I don’t know,” Jaffer stated on ESPNCricinfo.

“There were a couple of guys who were pretty hopeful of becoming the captain. One of them is Suryakumar Yadav, who is captaining the Indian team. He has captained really well. Jasprit Bumrah as well, he captained India in Tests. I hope it has been communicated really well. It was going to happen, but it happening straightaway this season, I am a little surprised,” he added.

Hardik was the Gujarat Titans up to now two seasons and in 2022, he even led them to the title on their debut season within the competitors. However, the all-rounder accomplished a sensational commerce transfer again to MI forward of the brand new season.

Jaffer additionally questioned what the dynamic between the 2 gamers can be following the choice taken by MI and the way the connection will alter if Hardik performs underneath Rohit’s management within the T20 World Cup 2024.

“It will be interesting to see if he (Rohit Sharma) will captain in the T20 World Cup, that is going to be seen. Because, then again he is captain and Hardik will play under him. So, how does that happen?,” he stated.