WATCH: Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Loosing MI Captaincy To Hardik Pandya
MUMBAI: Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma recently reflected on the experience of relinquishing his leadership role to Hardik Pandya just ahead of the commencement of the lucrative IPL season.
This transition in captaincy was a bitter pill for dedicated Mumbai fans to swallow, given Rohit Sharma’s immense popularity among them, and the sudden change in leadership stirred discontent among many supporters of the Mumbai Indians franchise.
Speaking to the media regarding squad selections for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma addressed the captaincy shift, stating, “See, it’s a part of life.” He acknowledged that not everything unfolds as planned and highlighted his prior experiences of playing under various captains, indicating that such transitions were not unfamiliar to him.
Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence on Hardik Pandya Captaincy
Rohit Sharma emphasized the importance of adapting to circumstances and fulfilling one’s role as a player, expressing his commitment to doing so in the past month.
Despite Mumbai Indians’ current struggle in the IPL, with only three victories in ten matches, Rohit Sharma remains focused on leading the Indian side in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.