Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah Looking To Leave? MI Official’s Blunt Take On Rumours | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ choice to take captaincy tasks away from Rohit Sharma and hand them to new recruit Hardik Pandya hasn’t been proof against criticism. The choice left many shocked contemplating how nicely Rohit has carried out because the captain of the franchise over the past 10 years. Not lengthy after the choice was taken, rumours floated on social media, suggesting that senior Indian gamers like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Jasprit Bumrah want to depart the franchise. But, an MI official has rubbished the talks, saying no participant will take an exit from the franchise this season.

“The news reports are totally fake and false. No MI player will be leaving us, nor will be traded by us,” the official instructed Cricbuzz, falsifying the rumours of senior gamers’ exit.

“Every player was taken into confidence before the decision was made. Rohit too was informed, and he is very much part of the decision-making process,” the official additional mentioned.

Mumbai Indian head coach Mark Boucher was additionally requested concerning the choice, particularly within the wake of the reactions the franchise’s followers have given. Boucher mentioned that the transfer was nicely thought out and was mentioned with the franchise’s management unit.

“Well, we have had conversations with certain team members and the leadership within the group. I think it’s purely just a transition phase. It’s the game of cricket. Mumbai Indians move forward. Rohit has been fantastic for us. He’s been a stalwart for Mumbai Indians, he has done really well. This is just a decision that is made by us to move forward and get into a transition phase with the new captain and it’s, you know, take all the emotions aside and all that type of stuff. That’s simply what it is all about,” the coach mentioned.

On the rumours of displeasure going across the change in captaincy, Boucher mentioned: “Can I say anything about it? I am not too sure. I mean, I have heard rumours via social media, all that type of stuff, but I’m not really into social media stuff. As far as I can say it was handled by us in the best way possible. We understand the emotions around everything, but this is purely a transitional phase for Mumbai Indians. And decisions were made by us to move forward and that’s where we are at the moment.”