The biggest headline of IPL 2024 – Captaincy change of Mumbai Indians. The Blue army decided to make a change. They opted to make Hardik Pandya as the captain in place of Rohit Sharma. Former India star Ravi Shastri went on to claim that the captaincy situation could have been handled better by the team.
“The captaincy issue between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya could’ve been handled better, but it is owners call who they want as the captain. They spend the money,” Ravi Shastri told Star Sports.
Hardik vs Rohit MI Captaincy Clash
Ahead of IPL 2024 Auction, Mumbai Indians roped in Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans. Within a few days, the 5-time champions went on to announce that Hardik would be the man to lead the side. This caused a huge outrage among the fans. As a result, Hardik Pandya has been booed everywhere in the past 3 games.
Mumbai Indians looks lacklustre and un-coordinated. Shastri went on to claim that the captaincy situation could have been handled in a much better way. It was the call of the owners since they spent the money. Mumbai Indians are currently at the bottom of the points table after losing their opening 3 games.