Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:20pm on 16 Dec 2023,Saturday Sports
Mumbai Indians' decision to make Hardik Pandya the captain for the upcoming IPL 2024 season is under scrutiny, with reports suggesting his return was contingent on the leadership role. Rohit Sharma, the longstanding captain, was allegedly informed during ICC World Cup 2023 and opted to play under Pandya. MI's Global Head of Performance, Mahela Jayawardene, defended the move, stating it aligns with the team's legacy-building philosophy. However, fans expressed discontent, burning jerseys and causing Mumbai Indians' Instagram to lose over 5 lakh followers since the announcement. Pandya's captaincy has sparked debates among IPL enthusiasts.
