Hardik should become Captain Over Rohit For MI in IPL 2024, here’s WHY

IPL 2024: Now that he is back with Mumbai Indians, why not take charge of Rohit Sharma?

Hardik Pandya has won multiple IPL trophies with Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai: Hardik Pandya started his career with the Mumbai Indians and hence it is a kind of ‘ghar-wapsi’ for the all-rounder as he has been traded by MI from Gujarat Titans. Hardik has managed the Gujarat franchise well for the past two years and his shares have risen significantly. In the Titans’ first year in the IPL, he led the team to the title and last year too they reached the final where they unfortunately finished in second place. Now that he is back with Mumbai Indians, why not take charge of Rohit Sharma? Here are reasons why we feel Hardik is a better choice as captain than Rohit.

Good show at Titans: Yes, Hardik has evolved as a good IPL captain, leading the Titans to the title in their first season and then almost successfully defending the title in the last season. Hardik has understood the nuances of leading an IPL side and hence he seems ready to take up the role at Mumbai in place of Rohit.

Hardik is the future: Rohit Sharma is in the twilight of his career and is unlikely to last more than two seasons. Therefore, it is best to hand over the responsibility to Hardik, who also has age on his side.

Mumbai is home to HP: Yes, Mumbai Indians is where it all started for the all-rounder. He made a name for himself at MI and was subsequently selected for the national team. He knows the MI line-up better than most and that helps in a long competition like the IPL.