Amidst the controversy around Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy, there comes an interesting update from Delhi Capitals. As per reports ahead of the IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals made a bold move by approaching Mumbai Indians for the trade-in of legendary Rohit Sharma. This unexpected development left the fans & cricketing fraternity in shock as they eagerly awaited to know the outcome of the deal.
IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma’s Golden Era of Leadership
Under the Captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians achieved laurels of success. It was Rohit Sharma who guided Mumbai Indians to IPL finals five times & emerged victorious in (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020). The decision by Mumbai Indians to appoint Hardik Pandya as their Captain marked the end of a celebrated era of Rohit’s Captaincy.
Delhi Capitals’ keenness to acquire a vigilant leader
According to a report by a leading media portal, Delhi Capitals wanted to acquire a seasoned leader & thus they approached Mumbai Indians to acquire the services of Rohit Sharma. This is because Rishabh Pant will play as an Impatc player & thus the Capitals were keen on securing the services of a vigilant captain. And the management thinks that no one else except Rohit Sharma could handle the reins of leadership swiftly & successfully.
Mumbai Indians Rejection & Rishabh Pant’s Comeback
MI poured water on Delhi Capitals’ plans as they declined their offer & chose to retain their iconic player. This means Delhi Capitals have no other option than retaining Rishabh Pant as their Captain. It will be challenging for Pant to assume leadership duties swiftly as he is making a comeback after a long period following a brutal car accident. The team management’s decision to rely on Pant reflects their confidence in his leadership abilities.
IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma’s Stellar IPL Career
Rohit’s journey in the IPL 2008 began with Deccan Chargers where he played a pivotal role in securing the title in 2009. Then, Mumbai Indians acquired his services in 2011 where he led the franchise to title triumphs for record record-breaking five times. Overall Rohit Sharma has amassed 6,211 runs in 243 matches & has left a massive mark on the tournament’s history.
The announcement of Rohit Sharma’s removal from captaincy has resulted in turmoil on social media. This is because the decision doesn’t go well with Rohit Sharma fans. Mumbai Indians also lost a majority of followers on Instagram with the fans expressing their support for Rohit Sharma. Hashtags #ShameOnMI & #No Mumbai Indians without Rohit Sharma” trended, showcasing the emotional bond between the skipper and the fans.
Now it’s worth seeing whether Mumbai Indians will take a U-turn from their decision or they will go ahead with Hardik Pandya as their new captain.
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