Mumbai:Mumbai Indians on Friday announced all-rounder Hardik Pandya as the captain of the Mumbai Indians replacing five-time champion skipper Rohit Sharma.
Hardik Pandya recently returned to his former franchise Mumbai Indians in an all-cash deal with Gujrat Titans (GT) last month. Pandya also showed huge interest in joining the previous team ahead of the auctions as a result Gujrat Titans allowed him to go as per the rules of IPL.
Commenting on this transition Mahela Jayawardene, Global Head of Performance, Mumbai Indians said, “It is part of legacy building and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready. Mumbai Indians have always been blessed with exceptional leadership right from Sachin to Harbhajan and Ricky to Rohit, who while contributing to the immediate success have always had an eye on strengthening the team for the future. It is in keeping with this philosophy that Hardik Pandya will assume captaincy of Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season."
"We express our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership; his tenure as the captain of the Mumbai Indians since 2013 has been nothing short of extraordinary. His leadership has not only brought unparalleled success to the team but has also solidified his place as one of the finest captains in the history of the IPL. Under his guidance, MI became one of the most successful and loved teams ever. We will look forward to his guidance and experience on and off the field to further strengthen MI", Jayawardene added.