Ever since Hardik Pandya was appointed as the brand new captain of the Mumbai Indians final December, the staff has been embroiled in a sequence of controversies. Hardik obtained important opposition from MI’s personal followers when the captaincy swap was introduced, and the fan sentiments did not appear to vary when the season started. In all of MI’s matches thus far, Hardik was booed by followers, who’ve seemingly sided with Rohit Sharma after the latter misplaced his captaincy. MS Dhoni (L) with Rohit Sharma throughout IPL 2023(IPL) On social media platforms, many followers have gone to excessive lengths, linking Rohit with a transfer away from Mumbai Indians forward of the public sale later this 12 months. One outstanding staff identify that followers have mentioned in relation to Rohit’s potential franchise is the Chennai Tremendous Kings. Unlock unique entry to the story of India’s common elections, solely on the HT App. Obtain Now! And why not? It appears doubtless that Mahendra Singh Dhoni would bid farewell to the league following this season owing to knee points; he additionally handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad earlier than the league started this 12 months. With one stalwart departing, it does make sense for an additional to take his place. However whereas that is all fairly far-fetched, former England captain Michael Vaughan believes it will not be a shock if the fan idea certainly comes true. Whereas showing on the BeerBiceps podcast, Vaughan spoke in regards to the potential transfer. “Will he (Rohit Sharma) go to Chennai? Replace Dhoni? Gaikwad is doing it (the captaincy) this year, and it might be just (an act of) holding position for Rohit next year. I see him in Chennai,” Vaughan stated. To this, Ranveer Allahbadia, the host of the podcast, replied, “That’d be heartbreaking, honestly. For MI fans, that’d be terrible. I wouldn’t mind him going to (Sunrisers) Hyderabad; he played for Deccan Chargers, so that would be romantic.” Vaughan chuckled on the reply earlier than asking if Rohit would get booed. When answered with a agency ‘no’, the English former cricketer said, “Then, he’s playing for Chennai.” Chennai Tremendous Kings and Mumbai Indians are among the many greatest rivals in IPL historical past, as each are the joint-most profitable sides. CSK and MI have received 5 titles every; apparently, all of their titles got here below the identical captains – MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma – too. Apparently, in the identical podcast, Vaughan additionally stated that he firmly believes Rohit ought to’ve retained his captaincy this season, even with Hardik’s arrival. The previous England captain insisted the all-rounder ought to have been allowed to play with out the bags of management. “Hardik’s going by a troublesome time, and it isn’t his fault. He has been requested to captain Mumbai Indians; who’s going to say no to that? He has been given a job that each single Indian cricketer wish to do. MI have had a difficult couple of years, I simply consider the communication wasn’t proper. “I personally would’ve captained Rohit. Hardik coming back to MI is big enough pressure in itself, and Rohit is obviously going to be the Indian T20 captain. The sensible move would’ve been for Rohit to carry as MI captain with Hardik in mind for next year or 2,” Vaughan stated. Rohit in IPL 2024Rohit has seemingly adjusted nicely to his MI stint below Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. The MI opener has 156 runs to his identify in 5 matches at a powerful strike price of 167.74. The aspect, nonetheless, had a quiet begin within the league. MI misplaced three video games on a trot earlier than registering their first win final week towards the Delhi Capitals. They at present have two wins in 5 video games.
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