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Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles (X)
Mumbai Indians is one of the most celebrated franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has been synonymous with success, innovation, and an incredible spirit.
A significant factor behind their success on the field has been the leadership provided by their captains. From the inaugural IPL season to the latest editions, all the captains of Mumbai Indians have been vital in crafting the team's destiny, leading with courage, brilliance, and commitment to excellence.
List of All MI Captains
| Player | Span | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied/ No Result | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 2008-2011 | 55 | 32 | 23 | 0/0 | 58.18 |
| Shaun Pollock | 2008-2008 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0/0 | 75.00 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 2008-2012 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 0/2 | 46.66 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 2010-2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 0.00 |
| Ricky Ponting | 2013-2013 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0/0 | 50.00 |
| Rohit Sharma | 2013-2023 | 163 | 91 | 68 | 4/0 | 55.82 |
| Kieron Pollard | 2014-2021 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0/0 | 55.55 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 2023-2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0/0 | 100.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2024- | 25 | 11 | 14 | 0/0 | 44 |
Mumbai Indians Captain 2025
Hardik Pandya (2024-Present)
Hardik Pandya (2024-Present)
Hardik Pandya’s appointment as the captain of Mumbai Indians (MI) for IPL 2024 marks a significant turning point for the storied franchise. Moving from Gujarat Titans in an all-cash deal, the dynamic all-rounder brought with him not just his skills on the field but also a proven leadership record.
Having steered Gujarat Titans to victory in IPL 2022 and then to a runners-up position in IPL 2023, Pandya's captaincy skills are well-documented and highly regarded. Taking over the reins from Rohit, Hardik faces the significant task of filling in the shoes of one of IPL's most successful captains.
FAQs: Mumbai Indians Captains
Q.1. How many IPL titles has Rohit Sharma won as Mumbai Indians captain?
Answer: Rohit Sharma has won five IPL titles as Mumbai Indians captain. He won these titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 & 2020.
Q.2. Why is Rohit Sharma not captain?
Answer: The Mumbai Indians’ then-coach, Mark Boucher, explained they wanted Rohit Sharma to enjoy his batting. That's why the burden of captaincy was lifted from his shoulders and given to Hardik Pandya.
Q.3. How many captains are there in Mumbai Indians?
Answer: Historically, Mumbai Indians has had eight captains. The Mumbai Indians captains list includes Harbhajan Singh, Shaun Pollock, Sachin Tendulkar, Dwayne Bravo, Ricky Ponting, Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, and Suryakumar Yadav. The baton was then passed to Hardik Pandya (9th captain), who carries forward the mantle with expectations of continuing MI's storied success into the cash-rich tournament.
Q.4. Who is the first captain of MI?
Answer: In the first edition of IPL, Sachin Tendulkar was named the captain of MI. However, Tendulkar was injured before the start of the 2008 season, due to which Harbhajan Singh took over as the captain in the initial stage of the season.
Q.5. What challenges will Hardik Pandya face as the new captain of Mumbai Indians?
Answer: Hardik Pandya will face the challenge of living up to the high standards set by Rohit Sharma, under whose leadership MI won five IPL titles. He will need to combine his aggressive style with the team's established culture of success, while also managing the expectations of fans and owners.
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