Hardik Pandya has been named the Mumbai Indians‘ captain for the 2024 Indian Premier League. Since the 2013 season, Hardik Pandya has led the MI, having been recruited back from the Gujarat Titans. Rohit Sharma will succeed him.
A New Legacy
BIG BREAKING: Hardik Pandya will LEAD Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024#HardikPandya #MumbaiIndians #IPL2024 #IPL #IPLAuction #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/qDB9y5U0km
— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) December 15, 2023
The team’s worldwide head of performance, Mahela Jayawardene, said in a news statement on Friday, “It is part of legacy building and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready.” The Mumbai Indians have always had outstanding leadership, from Sachin to Harbhajan and Ricky to Rohit. They have all worked to build the squad for the future while also contributing to the club’s current success. For the 2024 Indian Premier League season, Hardik Pandya will lead the Mumbai Indians as captain, adhering to this philosophy.
Hardik Pandya announced as captain for the IPL 2024 season.
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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 15, 2023
“We express our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership. His tenure as the Mumbai Indians captain since 2013 has been nothing short of extraordinary,” the announcement added. In addition to bringing the club unmatched success, his leadership has cemented his status as one of the best captains in IPL history.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
A LEGEND, A GOAT, A GREATEST, ‘Rohit Sharma’
End of an ERA of his CAPTAINCY for MUMBAI INDIANS… #RohitSharma #IPL2024 #IPL #IPLAuction #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/JHNGTKHpyz— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) December 15, 2023
In 2013, Rohit Sharma took over as captain of MI after the team had struggled under Ricky Ponting’s leadership, a call that led to their first-ever league title. Since then, together with MS Dhoni, Rohit has guided the team to four more championships, sharing the record for most captains.
To new beginnings. Good luck, #CaptainPandya pic.twitter.com/qRH9ABz1PY
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 15, 2023
Pandya, who had moved from Mumbai to Gujarat a few seasons prior, guided the new team to an IPL championship in their inaugural campaign. This year, Pandya and company attempted to defend the championship and advanced to the final; however, they were defeated by the Chennai Super Kings.
Captain Hardik Pandya
“Returning to Mumbai has a very special sensation for many reasons. Pandya had stated, “My cricketing journey started in 2015 with MI, them noticing me in 2013,” upon rejoining his original IPL team. “The last ten years have been something truly unique, in my opinion. The fact that I’m at last back where my cricketing journey began still doesn’t really sink in. I’ve accomplished everything conceivable.
Ro,
In 2013 you took over as captain of MI. You asked us to . In victories & defeats, you asked us to . 10 years & 6 trophies later, here we are. Our , your legacy will be etched in Blue & Gold. Thank you, pic.twitter.com/KDIPCkIVop— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 15, 2023
Hardik’s trade back to Mumbai is one of the highlights of the IPL 2024 auction. The team traded Australia’s Cameron Green to Royal Challengers Bangalore to make room for the Indian all-rounder.
What do you think about this big change by the Mumbai Indians team? Are you excited for the IPL 2024? Which team will you support? Make sure to share your opinions with us in the comment section below. We await your response!
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