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'But Ritika...,' Aakash Chopra On Rohit Sharma's Wife Comments Against MI Head Coach

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Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain

In what has been a swirling vortex of expert and fan reactions, the Mumbai Indians' captaincy saga has taken a contentious turn, igniting debates far and wide. At the heart of this drama is the decision to replace Rohit Sharma, the architect of Mumbai Indians’ five IPL wins, with Hardik Pandya, a move that has not only surprised many but also raised eyebrows across the cricketing fraternity. Now, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has weighed in on the controversy.

Boucher's justification of MI captaincy switch stirs controversy

Recently, fuel was added to the fire by Rohit Sharma’s Wife, Ritika Sajdeh, whose critical remark on social media questioning the rationale behind the captaincy change has sparked a viral controversy. Her comment, "So many things are wrong with this," in response to head coach Mark Boucher's attempt to justify Hardik's appointment on cricketing grounds, has become a lightning rod for discussion, pitting fans and observers against each other in a debate over loyalty, merit, and the future direction of Mumbai Indians.


Chopra waded into the turbulent waters, suggesting that Ritika’s intervention was bound to become a focal point of controversy. On his YouTube channel, the cricketer turned commentator articulated his concerns not just about the manner in which the captaincy transition was communicated, but also about the immense pressure now on Hardik's shoulders.

"I was listening to an interview with Boucher where he explained why they did the captaincy change. He tried to explain the cricketing reasons, but Ritika (Rohit's wife) commented below that, and it was obvious that it would go viral because she said - 'So many things are wrong with this',” said Chopra.

According to Chopra, the all-rounder's biggest test will be his ability to galvanize a team reeling from internal shake-ups and external scrutiny and to prove that the decision was more than just a gamble on new leadership but a strategic move to preserve the team's winning legacy.

"We don't know what's right and what's wrong. I am slightly worried because the Mumbai Indians have a phenomenal team on paper, but the biggest pressure on Hardik Pandya will be whether he can combine the five fingers to make a fist, whether he can take the entire team in one direction," added the Indian veteran.

It is worth mentioning that Hardik, who began his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2015, played seven consecutive seasons with them before moving on in 2022. He then proved his mettle as a captain in the IPL by guiding Gujarat Titans to their first title in their debut season in 2022. The following season, they were close to repeating their success but ended as runners-up after a dramatic loss to Chennai Super Kings (CSK).