With just a few weeks until the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season begins, the Mumbai Indians’ choice to start Hardik Pandya in lieu of captain Rohit Sharma is still likely the most talked-about move. The downgrading of Rohit has not lessened the disappointment felt by MI supporters. Ambati Rayudu, a former Mumbai Indian player, actually believes the decision to switch captains was made in a hurry. Rayudu, who also played for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, wants Rohit to join the team captained by MS Dhoni.
Without hesitation, Rayudu suggested that Rohit ought to have been kept as the Mumbai team’s captain for an additional season, given that he is currently in charge of the Indian squad as well.
“Mumbai Indians’ decision to replace Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya as captain made in haste. The franchise should’ve stuck with Rohit for this season as he is still captaining the Indian team. Hardik could’ve played under Rohit’s captaincy at MI for a season and then taken up the leadership role from the next year,” Rayudu said in conversation with News 24.
“Coming from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians as a captain could be difficult for Hardik as the setup is different,” he said.
Regarding Rohit, Rayudu is eager for the opening hitter to sign a contract with the Chennai Super Kings. Rayudu wants to see Rohit take the captaincy of CSK given the right circumstances and his own interest.
“I would like to see Rohit at Chennai Super Kings. If MS Dhoni isn’t continuing (beyond this season), Rohit could lead the franchise,” he asserted.
On March 24, the Mumbai Indians play their first game of the season against Hardik’s former team, the Gujarat Titans.
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