One of India’s best middle-order batsmen, Suresh Raina has been vocal about Mumbai Indians’ decision to sack Rohit Sharma as captain Hardik Pandya leads the team to pave the way. The management’s decision also made Hardik face extreme ridicule from the fans during MI matches, both home and away. While Raina acknowledged that fans are understandably angry over the issue, he urged them not to involve Hardik personally or his family in the topic. (IPL 2024 Points Table)
“I don’t know why he was relieved of captaincy. But, MI are doing well now and they won the last game,” Raina said before being fact-checked by an interviewer.
“To be honest, I feel Rohit should continue as Mumbai Indians captain. But I think the management is looking for a younger leader. I think Rohit is 36 or 37 years old now,” Raina said added Larantop in an interview.
Raina also believes that the decision to appoint Hardik as captain may be overturned and Rohit will be captained again if the tea innings continues to go downhill.
When asked how someone who could continue to captain India could not be fit to lead the team, Raina said: “I agree, that’s what I’m asking. I’m not sure what the management thinks. This is still India The start of the IPL. If MI lose the next 3-4 games, Rohit may be reappointed as captain.
On Hardik Pandya being booed by fans inside the stadium, Raina said: “It’s not right. It’s not right to say that about him, his family. But, you can’t do too much, everyone You have to learn to avoid saying these things.”
Mumbai Indians are currently ranked 6th in the IPL 2024 standings with 3 wins from 7 matches.
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