The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction is approaching, and there’s some buzz around the Mumbai Indians (MI) team. Sunil Gavaskar, a former Indian cricketer, shared his thoughts, suggesting that making Hardik Pandya the captain of MI might bring some positive changes. Gavaskar highlighted Hardik’s success as the captain of the Gujarat Titans, reaching two IPL finals and winning one. According to Gavaskar, sometimes a team needs a fresh perspective, and he believes Hardik can provide that. While it’s uncertain if making Hardik the captain will benefit MI, Gavaskar is confident it won’t harm them.
Gavaskar emphasized that the decision to make Hardik captain was a strategic move by the Mumbai-based franchise for their own benefit. He discouraged discussing whether it’s right or wrong, emphasizing that the team made the decision in their best interest. Gavaskar also pointed out MI’s performance in the previous year, noting a lack of enthusiasm or “josh” in Rohit Sharma, the former captain.
Despite qualifying for the IPL 2023 playoffs, Gavaskar observed a drop in Rohit’s usual impactful contributions with the bat. He speculated that Rohit might be fatigued from continuous cricket or captaining the Bharat team.
In a surprising turn of events, Hardik Pandya returned to MI through a trade deal with the Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL 2024. Many anticipated that Hardik would play under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, but MI’s decision to appoint the 30-year-old all-rounder as the captain came as a surprise to many. The dynamic in the team seems to be shifting, and cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the IPL 2024 to see how these changes play out for the Mumbai Indians.
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