The Mumbai Indians announced on Friday that Hardik Pandya will take over as captain of the team starting in IPL 2024, ending Rohit Sharma’s illustrious 10-year tenure as captain. The franchise is the most successful alongside Chennai Super Kings where both have won five titles each. In a statement, Mumbai Indians said the change in leadership was part of their future planning and thanked Rohit for his exemplary service to the franchise.
Reactions pour in on X as supporters show their support for Rohit Sharma, saying there is no Mumbai Indian without him. Another user acknowledged Rohit Sharma’s contribution to the team, stating that he is the whole history of Mumbai Indians. Some users slammed the Mumbai Indian teams while some also posted videos of unfollowing the official social media of the team.