Hardik Pandya hugs Rohit Sharma during IPL 2024 practice match.© Instagram
Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma – Five-time champions Mumbai Indians’ preparations ahead of IPL 2024 have been linked with these two players. The two players faced each other for the first time this season after a controversial captaincy change. A video of new Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya hugging former skipper Rohit Sharma during the team’s training session has gone viral on social media. In the video shared by MI on social media, Hardik can be seen reaching out to Rohit and hugging him. A subsequent clip shows the two players having some fun moments together.
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When asked about the captaincy change, the all-rounder said he wants Rohit to put his hand on his shoulders whenever he feels the need.
“It helps that Rohit Sharma is the captain of the Indian team and what the team has achieved has been achieved under his leadership and I just carry it forward. I spent time under his leadership Throughout my career, I know he will always have his hand on my shoulder,” he said.
Pandya was asked if he had an opportunity to discuss the change in leadership with Rohit and the Indian all-rounder had a clear answer.
“Yes and no. I don’t have much time to talk to Rohit as he has been on tour. I will definitely catch up when he contacts the team,” Hardik said at the event.
Pandya also said that despite the unexpected leadership changes announced by the team ahead of the upcoming season, Rohit will continue to be his guiding force during the IPL.
“It won’t make any difference and he will always be there to help me. This team, what it has achieved, what it has achieved under his leadership, I have to carry forward. He will put his hand on my shoulder, ” Pandya said during a media interaction.
When asked about fans’ anger over Rohit’s ouster, he replied: “We respect the fans but we focus on the sport and what is needed. I focus on the controllable factors, the fans have all the rights and I respect them Views.”
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