Hardik Pandya Sacked! Rohit Sharma To Become Mumbai Indians Captain?

Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history have been struggling in the ongoing edition. Despite having some of the best batsmen in IPL, the team hasn't made its mark and looks distorted. The team has managed to win only 3 out of 10 games so far, which has raised questions on the captain and management of the franchise.

During their last match against LSG, Hardik Pandya was left out from the team due to back spasm and Suryakumar Yadav replaced him as the skipper. However, the reports are now confirming that both Hardik and Suryakumar have not travelled with the team to Raipur for MI's next match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Will Rohit Sharma Become Captain of MI?

According to the renowned sports journalist from RevSportz, Rohit Juglan, neither Hardik Pandya nor Suryakumar Yadav have travelled with Mumbai Indians for the team's next game. While there is no update on Hardik's injury, it is believed that Suryakumar Yadav, who is the team's vice-captain, has not travelled due to some personal reasons.

Since both of them will be unavailable, the question arises about Mumbai Indians captain against RCB. Rohit Sharma, who has led the team to five IPL titles, emerges as the potential candidate to lead the team in these circumstances.

Rohit got injured midway through this tournament but returned with a bang, playing a match-winning knock of 84 against LSG. He is second on the list of most runs in IPL history and brings the wealth of experience along with the superb leadership skills.

Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Record for MI

Former Indian captain, Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful captains in IPL. He has carried Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, making them the joint-most successful franchise of the league. alongside Chennai Super Kings. Over the years, his captaincy and batting made him a crucial asset for the Mumbai-based franchise. From 2013 to 2023, Rohit held the responsibility as the skipper of Mumbai Indians in 163 matches, winning 91 of them with a 55.82 win percentage.

Apart from Rohit, there is also a chance that Jasprit Bumrah might become MI new captain for this game. Bumrah has led India in Test cricket in the past and is well-equipped for this role. It remains to be seen who will be MI captain against RCB.