Fans expressed strong dismay on social media platforms over Hardik Pandya taking over as Mumbai Indians’ captain from Rohit Sharma for the IPL 2024 season.
In a surprising turn, Mumbai Indians appointed Hardik Pandya as their new captain, replacing Rohit Sharma for the upcoming IPL season. This decision arrived shortly after Pandya, the former skipper of Gujarat Titans, joined MI in a trade deal worth ₹15 crore. This abrupt change marked the end of Rohit Sharma’s ten-year captaincy era in the league.
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Fans on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), expressed dissatisfaction, labeling it unfair to Sharma, the architect of five IPL triumphs for Mumbai Indians. Some compared it to a pre-decided situation, akin to “selling a TV to buy a remote,” while others lamented the loss, believing the franchise won’t find another captain like Rohit Sharma.
Mumbai Indians need to realise that there is no T"RO"phy without RO.#RohitSharma #ShameOnMI pic.twitter.com/GoJs3Mn1Pe
— 𝙳𝚛 𝙽𝚒𝚔𝚑𝚊𝚝 (@TheCricGirl_) December 15, 2023
#ShameOnMI pic.twitter.com/n1ovF3EaGo
— Vikasborade (@Vikasbo35927593) December 15, 2023
Release rohit sharma… he deserve better franchise.
— Suraj Patel (@fact_SRJ) December 15, 2023
#MumbaiIndians what have you done??? Rohit Sharma could have led the team for atleast 3-4 years more…
— Yanvi Enterprises (@YanviEnter66326) December 15, 2023
Mumbai indians slogan #OneFamily .&Now they have kicked out the MALIK out of the team .😂😂😂#RohitSharma #IPL2024 #MumbaiMeriJaan
— Anish (@AnishKumar1104) December 15, 2023
Shame on MI. Rohit Sharma has given so much to Mumbai Indians. The way they handled situation is worst anyone would have imagined. 🤑🤑
— INDIAN 🇮🇳 (@surajsid44) December 15, 2023
SHAME ! SHAME !! SHAME !!!#ShameOnMI #RohitSharma #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/nwxFMHXkZ3
Saddest moment in Cricket History 💔💔
— Dev Gurjar (@Devgurjar111111) December 15, 2023
THANK YOU CAPTAIN ROHIT SHARMA 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/iJ5EcKUwdz
The IPL Auction 2024, set for December 19, 2023, will unfold at Dubai’s Coac-Cola Arena with ten franchises vying for players. Following the recent conclusion of the World Cup 2023, teams anticipate a competitive bidding frenzy to acquire standout performers like Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, and Mitchell Starc, among others. This auction, occurring a month post the World Cup, is poised to witness high-stake bids, potentially shattering records in the pursuit of securing talented cricket stars.
Last Updated on December 15, 2023
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