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Former Indian cricket team captain Harbhajan Singh believes the change in Mumbai Indians captaincy will come as a shock to Rohit Sharma. Hardik Pandya, who completed his move from Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), has been appointed captain, marking the end of Rohit’s ten-year tenure. While Harbhajan noted that he hoped the decision was for the “better” development of MI, for Rohit the decision was rather sudden.
“I hope this is for the betterment of Mumbai Indians. You know, Rohit has been a true leader and a champion player for Mumbai Indians and Team India. Knowing him, having won so many trophies for MI Speaking on Star Sports’ IPL Daily Show, Harbhajan said: “It must be a shock for him to suddenly not be part of the leadership group at the international level. “
“I’m sure he will be involved in some way but we have seen Rohit grow as a player and captain and win these five trophies. It speaks volumes about him as captain. I don’t know; The management has taken this decision and I hope everyone accepts it in the right spirit and Mumbai Indians plays like a championship team,” the former Indian cricket team spinner added.
Harbhajan was full of praise for Hardik as captain and said the proof of the all-rounder’s leadership abilities comes from the fact that he led GT to the title in 2022.
“He’s a guy who thrives on challenges; he did well in GT, winning first year and runner-up the second year. That shows he’s a leader; he’s quiet now; operating well. So. I feel he has all the qualities of a leader,” concluded the former Mumbai Indians player.
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