WATCH: Mumbai Indians releases tribute video on former captain Rohit Sharma

Five-time IPL winners, Mumbai Indians have uploaded a tribute video for their former skipper Rohit Sharma. The former champions have appointed Hardik Pandya as the captain of the team. Talking about the former, he was made captain of the team in 2013. In the middle of the season after five to six games, Sharma was asked to lead the team after Ricky Ponting was dropped.

For the first time in IPL history, MI won the title and went on to win five titles till 2020. In the last three seasons, the team played in the playoffs only once, i.e., 2023. Meanwhile, with him being 36 years old and keeping the future in mind, the team has replaced him as captain.

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We express our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership: Mumbai Indians

“Hardik Pandya announced as captain for the IPL 2024 season. Mumbai Indians today announced a significant leadership transition for the upcoming 2024 season. Renowned all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to take the helm as the captain of the Mumbai Indians, succeeding its longest-serving, one of the most successful and loved captains the illustrious Rohit Sharma,” Mumbai Indians wrote in a statement on Instagram.

“We express our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his exceptional leadership; his tenure as the captain of the Mumbai Indians since 2013 has been nothing short of extraordinary. His leadership has not only brought unparalleled success to the team but has also solidified his place as one of the finest captains in the history of the IPL. Under his guidance, MI became one of the most successful and loved teams ever. We will look forward to his guidance and experience on and off the field to further strengthen MI.

We welcome Hardik Pandya as the new captain of MI and wish him all the very best.”