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Why Mumbai Indians Named Hardik Pandya As Captain For IPL 2024? Here Are The Reasons

image-lq6n62s5Hardik Pandya to lead MI in IPL 2024 [X.com]

In a significant development, Mumbai Indians have named Hardik Pandya as their captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League season. The five-time champions surprised fans and experts by taking the bold call on Friday evening. While Pandya begins a whole new journey with this captaincy stint, the passionate Mumbai Indians fans have paid their tributes to Rohit, who has been a fantastic leader for the team. 

As fans and experts delve into Pandya's appointment as the new MI skipper, here we mention three possible reasons behind it. 


Why Mumbai Indians Named Hardik Pandya As Captain For IPL 2024?

There could be several reasons behind MI naming Pandya as their new captain, as mentioned below. 

A move for the future

Rohit Sharma has been an absolute legend for Mumbai Indians, scripting countless wins for the franchise through his batting and leadership. 

However, considering Rohit's age and deteriorating fitness, MI might have taken the call as a long-term solution, bringing replacing him with Pandya. 


The brand value

Rohit Sharma has been the face of Mumbai Indians since joining the franchise in IPL 2013. The legendary opener has led MI to five titles in just ten seasons, making himself the most successful IPL skipper alongside former Indian captain MS Dhoni. 

However, Pandya is an emerging leader and brings a bigger brand value to the table in current era. This might be one of the key reasons behind the gutsy decision. 


Recent performances as captain

When Hardik Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians, cricket pundits expected him to lead the side at some point in near future. However, the five-time champions shocked everyone, naming Pandya the skipper for the upcoming IPL season. 

Rohit's recent performances might have played a part behind his sacking as MI's captain, as he failed to lead them to title in three consecutive years. On the contrary, Pandya was exceptional as captain during his two-year stint with Gujarat Titans, helping them clinch the coveted trophy in 2022.