There is a lot of controversy surrounding Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as captain of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024. Hardik completed his deal from Gujarat Titans, ending Rohit’s ten-year tenure as MI captain, a decision that impressed fans and pundits alike. divided into. Things didn’t get better as MI suffered three straight defeats in the tournament, leading to fans even booing Hardik at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. However, former India fast bowler S Sreesanth feels there is no friction between the teams and Rohit is happy to play under Hardik this season. He also tried to interpret the current dynamics in the MI side and said that Rohit will lead the team “from behind”.

“We saw the God of Cricket, the great Sachin Tendulkar playing under Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni). We also won the World Cup. A lot about Rohit Sharma ( Rohit Sharma is playing under new captain Hardik Pandya, but Rohit is happy to play freely,” Sreesanth told TOI.

“As far as I know, Rohit wants to be able to bat freely without any captaincy burden and may also get the orange cap. He will have a great season. He led Mumbai Indians to the top but I Believe that Rohit will lead the Mumbai Indians from behind,” Sreesanth added.

Rohit has had a somewhat shaky start to the season but Sreesanth predicts that he will play with great freedom and will definitely target the Orange Cup (the highest run-getter in the tournament).

“What I’m saying is, let’s be ready for change and accept change. Rohit will be the same no matter what franchise he will play. I’m sure he must be going through a difficult time personally but I’m very confident in him Will accept “He’s making strides and will be a champion. Rohit will achieve great things this season,” Sreesanth concluded.