Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, there is a lot of controversy surrounding Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as captain of Mumbai Indians. Pandya completed a blockbuster deal from Gujarat Titans, ending Rohit’s ten-year tenure as captain, a decision that divided pundits and fans alike. At an event organized by the team on Monday, Hardik and head coach Mark Boucher answered questions from the media, but both avoided answering questions about their captain’s situation. In multiple videos posted on social media, reporters can be heard asking questions about Rohit and the situation, but they did not pursue the question.
If the captaincy transition goes well, why don’t you answer the reason why the management removed Rohit Sharma from the captaincy?
Just goes to show that MI messed things up.pic.twitter.com/IYpssznNsC
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) March 18, 2024
In a video, a reporter asked Hardik if he had a “captaincy clause” in his contract during his trade to MI, but the all-rounder did not answer the question. On another occasion, Boucher was asked what made the team replace Rohit as captain, but the former South Africa cricketer avoided answering.
Hardik is confident that there won’t be any awkwardness between him and Rohit. As MI continues to prepare for the upcoming season, Hardik opened up about his relationship with Rohit and he is confident that the Indian skipper will bring his experience and support him throughout the season.
Hardik Pandya and Mark Boucher answer fan questions.
Where is the credibility of fans? @mipartan ??
— Mumbai Indians Football Club (@MIPaltanFamily) March 18, 2024
“First of all, if I need his help, he is there to help me. Also, you mentioned that he is the captain of the Indian cricket team, which helps me because of what the team has achieved under his leadership, From now on, it will be something that he has achieved that I will carry forward. So I don’t think it will be awkward or any different. It will be a good feeling because we have been there,” Hardik said. Having played for 10 years and spent my entire career with him, yeah, I know he’s going to have his hand on my shoulder all season long. “
Hardik also publicly addressed the fan backlash against the captaincy change. He emphasizes that his mindset is to focus on the things he has control over rather than focusing on factors beyond his control.
“Yes, I bowl and to be honest we respect the fans but at the same time we focus on the sport and I focus on what is needed and I control what is controllable and I don’t focus on what I cannot control and at the same time Pandya said: “We are grateful to the fans. Many famous people are named after them. I respect their opinions. “
(with PTI input)
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