Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:27pm on 19 Dec 2023,Tuesday Sports
In response to swirling speculations of a potential rift and player trades following Hardik Pandya's appointment as captain, Mumbai Indians have categorically dismissed the rumors. A senior official affirmed, "Rohit is not going anywhere, nor will any player," asserting the reports as "totally fake." The franchise confirmed that all players, including Rohit Sharma, were consulted about the captaincy decision, dispelling notions of internal discord. While there were purported trade approaches from Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians rejected the offers. Former captain Sunil Gavaskar cited team benefit in the decision, highlighting Rohit's recent dip in batting form.
