Former India Nationwide Cricket Workforce wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel has made a blunt declare, saying that the star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will likely be below super stress after changing Rohit Sharma because the skipper of the Mumbai Indians (MI) forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Hardik Pandya was traded from Gujarat Titans (GT) to the Mumbai Indians (MI) in a surprising INR 15 crore commerce deal forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. It was a homecoming for the all-rounder as he began his profession with the Mumbai-based franchise earlier than being launched forward of the IPL 2022 mega public sale.
Hardik Pandya joined newcomers Gujarat Titans (GT) within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and guided them to the title win in his debut season as captain. He additionally did an incredible job in his second season as captain and led GT to the ultimate. On the again of his robust IPL efficiency, he was additionally handed the management position within the Indian white-ball workforce.
In the meantime, as Hardik Pandya joined Mumbai Indians (MI) forward of IPL 2024 many anticipated him to play below the 5-time IPL title-winning captain Rohit Sharma. Nonetheless, that wasn’t the case as MI introduced Hardik Pandya as captain, changing Rohit Sharma.
Mumbai Indians (MI) cited transition as the rationale behind the elimination of Rohit Sharma as captain and it didn’t go down effectively with the MI followers. The followers lashed out on the franchise for eradicating Rohit from captaincy regardless of being the joint-most profitable skipper within the historical past of IPL.
Will probably be difficult – Parthiv Patel on Hardik Pandya changing Rohit Sharma
In an interplay with Jio Cinema, Parthiv Patel said that Hardik Pandya had an incredible run with Gujarat Titans (GT) within the Indian Premier League.
“In fact, his (Pandya’s) captaincy is a speaking level. The way in which he led the aspect (Gujarat Titans), successful the championship within the first yr, a last-ball end within the remaining subsequent yr, it was an incredible run at Gujarat Titans,” Parthiv instructed Jio Cinema.
“Hardik has moved on and is now again in Mumbai, the place his cricket began. There will likely be a variety of expectations from MI as a result of the trophy is lengthy due.
“For MI, qualifying just isn’t a hit; it’s about successful championships. That’s one thing they should have thought, and it looks as if a well-thought determination to get him on board, trying on the future.”
The previous wicketkeeper-batsman additional stated Hardik will likely be below stress and will probably be difficult for him to interchange Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians (MI) captain.
“There will likely be a variety of stress on Hardik. Will probably be difficult; changing a five-time title-winning captain and a workforce that’s used to taking part in a sure approach for 10 years.
“And, this variation of guard will likely be difficult for Hardik and for the gamers who’re so used to taking part in below Rohit Sharma.”
The BCCI has launched the schedule of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to tackle Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 24 on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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