Reactions to Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians MI captain

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Cricket News: Twitter Reactions to Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain | Fans react to news Hardik will captain MI

The leadup to the IPL Auction and 2024 season has certainly been eventful at the Mumbai Indians (MI). News emerged on Friday that Hardik Pandya will replace Rohit Sharma as captain, soon after the all-rounder completed one of the most stunning trades from Gujarat Titans.

Predictably, fans were all over it and took to social media to have their say. Even players took to social media. Suryakumar Yadav posted an Instagram story with a broken heart emoji. The overwhelming consensus is that Rohit has been hard done by given what he has delivered for the franchise. After taking over the captaincy in 2013, Rohit has led MI to a record five titles as captain in this period, with the last being in 2020 after also lifting the coveted trophy in 2019.

Cricket News: Twitter Reactions to Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain | Fans react to news Hardik will captain MI

Reactions to Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as new Mumbai Indians captain

“The only party which is wrong in this whole trade and captaincy situation is MI only. Shouldn’t have traded at first place when you already had good captaincy options available. Doesn’t help in that “One family” image that they have always built,” one fan said.

“Rohit Sharma deserved to step down on his own terms at @mipaltan . Gave the franchise great success over the years. Seems strange how it’s played out so suddenly,” said another.

It will be interesting how things play out at MI. They are no doubt hungry for success with a talented batting lineup, but getting everyone on the same page will be key in the leadup to the IPL 2024 season.

Here are some further reactions to the news that Hardik Pandya has replaced Rohit Sharma as MI captain.

Betrayed Pollard
Betrayed Green
Betrayed Suryakumar Yadav
Betrayed Jasprit Bumrah
Betrayed Trent Boult
Betryaed Kieron Pollard
Betrayed Rohit Sharma

It’s over now

RIP MUMBAI INDIANS pic.twitter.com/CVPQrPSc4V

— VIVEK. ( MI KI MKC ) (@NotOutVivek) December 16, 2023

Not just Rohit Sharma, they betrayed Suryakumar Yadav and jasprit bumrah too..

Hardik Pandya publically mocked MI 💔

SHAME ON MUMBAI INDIANS pic.twitter.com/E77Gqow9r9

— VIVEK. ( MI KI MKC ) (@NotOutVivek) December 15, 2023

The only party which is wrong in this whole trade and captaincy situation is MI only. Shouldn’t have traded at first place when you already had good captaincy options available. Doesn’t help in that “One family” image that they have always built.#HardikPandya

— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) December 16, 2023

Hardik Pandya’s obsession with captaincy is unreal but again you cannot blame him. Why he’d leave a franchise where he won a title and played a final. That’s all on the Mumbai Indians, you can’t do something like that with such a great captain.

— Bhawana (@bhawnakohli5) December 16, 2023

Rohit Sharma made Mumbai Indians what it is today

— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) December 16, 2023

The fact that Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah were comfortable playing under Rohit for years but are suddenly showing resistance towards playing under Hardik shows the kind of dirty games Ambani and Hardik Pandya have played .

— ` (@FourOverthrows) December 16, 2023

MI sacking Rohit is still okay. But the fact that they didn’t even let Ro announce it himself is something I wouldn’t have imagined. A glimpse into what franchise cricket is going to be all about. Jab tak brand aur form hai, tab tak thaat hai, beyond that nothing would matter.

— Manya (@CSKian716) December 16, 2023

WE WANT CAPTAIN ROHIT SHARMA BACK.

— Rohit Fans Army™ (@MIFansArmy) December 16, 2023

What Rohit Sharma gave to Mumbai Indians –

-IPL trophies
-Followers
-fame
-CLT20 trophy
-Brand value
-Relevance
-Youngsters
-Happiness

Loyalty is only thing Rohit asked in return

But they betrayed him when he needs them most 💔💔#ShameOnMI pic.twitter.com/F4kyZoL6iU

— Aryan 45 🇮🇳 (@Iconic_Rohit) December 16, 2023

The most successful IPL captain ever(with apologies to MSD) deserves to lead his 5 time champion side one last time in a match to say farewell as skipper. It would be fantastic if MI give Rohit and his countless fans that closure!
I remember exactly how MSD fans felt in 2017!

— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) December 16, 2023