Former India Nationwide Cricket Crew wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel has made a blunt declare, saying that the star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will probably be underneath 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 amazing 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 function within the Indian white-ball group.
In the meantime, as Hardik Pandya joined Mumbai Indians (MI) forward of IPL 2024 many anticipated him to play underneath 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 explanation behind the removing of Rohit Sharma as captain and it didn’t go down properly 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 acknowledged that Hardik Pandya had an amazing run with Gujarat Titans (GT) within the Indian Premier League.
“After all, his (Pandya’s) captaincy is a speaking level. The way in which he led the aspect (Gujarat Titans), profitable the championship within the first 12 months, a last-ball end within the remaining subsequent 12 months, it was an amazing run at Gujarat Titans,” Parthiv advised Jio Cinema.
“Hardik has moved on and is now again in Mumbai, the place his cricket began. There will probably be numerous expectations from MI as a result of the trophy is lengthy due.
“For MI, qualifying just isn’t successful; it’s about profitable championships. That’s one thing they should have thought, and it looks like a well-thought determination to get him on board, wanting on the future.”
The previous wicketkeeper-batsman additional mentioned Hardik will probably be underneath stress and will probably be difficult for him to exchange Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians (MI) captain.
“There will probably be numerous stress on Hardik. Will probably be difficult; changing a five-time title-winning captain and a group that’s used to enjoying a sure approach for 10 years.
“And, this transformation of guard will probably be difficult for Hardik and for the gamers who’re so used to enjoying underneath 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.