Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, expressed disappointment with Hardik Pandya's leadership of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Rohit, who joined MI in 2011, is the team's top run-scorer but could be on his way out at the end of the current season.
To date, Rohit Sharma has scored 5110 runs in 201 IPL matches. Despite leading the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles as captain, Rohit Sharma was replaced by Hardik Pandya before the IPL 2024 auction. However, a recent News24 report suggests that Rohit is dissatisfied with Hardik's leadership.
According to an anonymous MI player, Rohit Sharma is unhappy with Hardik Pandya's captaincy, causing tension within the team. The team's poor performance this season, currently last in the standings, has intensified the scrutiny and criticism directed towards the squad.
According to the source, two players are arguing over several decisions, creating a negative team atmosphere in the dressing room.
During their first IPL match against the Gujarat Titans on March 24 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, tensions arose within the Mumbai camp. Hardik and Rohit were frequently engaged in heated discussions throughout the game.
Fans have expressed their disapproval of Hardik Pandya's appointment as Mumbai Indians' new captain by booing him in the team's first three matches. His on-field decisions have faced scrutiny, especially sending Tim David ahead of himself during a run chase against GT and not using Jasprit Bumrah against a rampant Sunrisers Hyderabad batting lineup. The 30-year-old all-rounder's tactics have been criticised by pundits and fans alike, putting a lot of pressure on his captaincy.
The Mumbai Indians will take on the Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on April 7.