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MI Wanted To Trade Rohit Sharma For Warner But Didn't; Real Reason Will Shock You

Hardik Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians after 2 years Hardik Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians after 2 years 

Recent reports from have stirred up the cricketing world with revelations about Mumbai Indians' (MI) intentions to trade Rohit Sharma for Delhi Capitals' (DC) opener, David Warner. 

Surprisingly, it wasn't contractual issues or player evaluations, but rather a testament to the overwhelming support Rohit Sharma had garnered during the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

As per a recent video posted by Sports Tak, it has been understood MI wanted to let go their five-time winning captain ahead of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) in exchange for the DC and Australia's prolific opener.


Watch the video here:

During the World Cup, Rohit Sharma-led India to an unprecedented streak of 10 consecutive wins, captivating the nation with his impeccable leadership and team performance. With fans rallying behind him, Mumbai found themselves hesitant to part ways with their star player amidst such adulation.

Despite this, post WC, MI did make waves by bringing back Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans, not just as a player but as the new skipper for MI replacing the legendary Rohit Sharma. The pressure mounted further when Pandya when this news broke out ahead of the 2024 IPL season and this decision was met with a wave of criticism from disillusioned fans.

The change in leadership brought intense scrutiny as MI faced an unexpected defeat in their opening match under Pandya's captaincy. Subsequently, Pandya has found himself under a barrage of criticism, both on and off the field, with fans expressing their discontent on social media platforms and even by booing at the stadiums.

The revelation of MI's contemplation to trade Sharma for Warner sheds light on the intricate dynamics of team management in the IPL.

After losing two in two, MI are all set to face Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.