Hardik Pandya will replace Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain in the 2024 IPL
On Friday, the Mumbai Indians announced Hardik Pandya as the captain for the Indian Premier League 2024 season. Pandya, who was traded from the Gujarat Titans in November this year, will replace Rohit Sharma. The latter had been at the helm of the side since 2013, taking over from Ricky Ponting.
Mahela Jayawardene said in a statement that "it is part of legacy building and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready. Mumbai Indians have always been blessed with exceptional leadership, right from Sachin to Harbhajan and Ricky to Rohit, who, while contributing to the immediate success, have always had an eye on strengthening the team for the future. It is in keeping with this philosophy that Hardik Pandya will assume the captaincy of the Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season.”
"We express our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership; his tenure as the captain of the Mumbai Indians since 2013 has been nothing short of extraordinary. His leadership has not only brought unparalleled success to the team but has also solidified his place as one of the finest captains in the history of the IPL."