Rohit Sharma Vs Hardik Pandya -As Mumbai Indians gear up for IPL 2024, where both Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma will play together, they could find themselves on opposing sides even before the tournament begins.
According to a report on Cricbuzz, Mumbai is set to hold an intra-squad match on Wednesday (March 20) at the Wankhede Stadium, where Pandya and Rohit might find themselves on different teams. Additionally, the team has extended an invitation to 3000 fans for this match. # Rohit Sharma Vs Hardik Pandya
In the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians are poised to make history. Having already secured victory in the tournament five times, they are now aiming to become the first team ever to clinch the IPL title for a sixth time.
Since Rohit Sharma led them to their fifth title in 2020, the team, which has won back-to-back titles in 2019 and 2020, has faced challenges. They have not been able to reach the final since then, with their performances in subsequent seasons falling short. In 2021, they exited at the league stage, finishing fifth, while in 2022, they struggled and ended up at the bottom of the points table. # Rohit Sharma Vs Hardik Pandya
In 2023, Mumbai Indians showed promise by reaching the playoffs but failed to progress beyond that stage. With new captain Hardik Pandya now at the helm, replacing Rohit Sharma who led the team from 2013 to 2023, they are hopeful of changing their fortunes.
Before the upcoming season, Mumbai Indians’ newly appointed captain, Hardik Pandya, emphasized that the transition in leadership would not affect the team’s dynamics. Addressing the media on Monday (March 18), the ex-Gujarat Titans captain stated that Rohit Sharma, his predecessor, would maintain his role as a guiding force within the team.
“It won’t feel any different because he’ll be there to support me whenever I need it,” Pandya remarked.
“He’s the captain of the Indian team, which is advantageous for me because everything this team has accomplished, it’s been under his leadership. Moving forward, it’s about building on what he’s established, so there won’t be any discomfort. I’ve played under him for 10 years, and I know he’ll be there to guide me throughout the season,” Pandya added. # Rohit Sharma Vs Hardik Pandya
Mumbai will kick off their IPL 2024 campaign on March 24 against Gujarat Titans, Pandya’s former team.
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