• Can Rohit Sharma replace Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya? Ex-cricketer makes big statement after MI's poor IPL start

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    Can Rohit Sharma replace Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya? Ex-cricketer makes big statement after MI's poor IPL start
    Hardik Pandya has faced jeers and booing from the crowd, especially on April 1 during Mumbai's first game at the Wankhede Stadium.

    Digital Desk: The Mumbai Indians' skipper, Rohit Sharma, may take over after Hardik Pandya's disappointing performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, according to a recent bold statement made by former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary. 

    After the MI team lost its opening three games of the season, Pandya, who took over the captaincy of the team in the IPL 2024 season, came under criticism from both fans and critics. The 33-year-old has faced jeers and booing from the crowd, especially on April 1 during Mumbai's first game at the Wankhede Stadium.

    The Mumbai Indians' skipper, Rohit Sharma, may take over after Hardik Pandya's disappointing performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, according to a recent bold statement made by former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary.

    After the MI team lost its opening three games of the season, Pandya, who took over the captaincy of the team in the IPL 2024 season, came under criticism from both fans and critics. The 33-year-old has faced jeers and booing from the crowd, especially on April 1 during Mumbai's first game at the Wankhede Stadium.

    "I believe he felt under pressure with the kind of reception he received. I have a significant point to say. I get the impression that Rohit Sharma may reclaim the captaincy from Hardik Pandya during this break.

    "It might happen. This is a significant call as, from what I collect, the owners and franchises don't hesitate to answer calls. They had started it when they took the captaincy from Rohit and gave it to Hardik. Changing a captain who has led your team to five titles is becoming a major thing. Furthermore, the skipper appears jaded now since they haven't won a single game. Mistakes are happening," Tiwary told Cricbuzz.

    Pandya, though, isn't ready to give up just yet. Despite their team's third straight loss to the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, he has vowed to stick with them throughout this season.

    "If there's one thing you should know about this team, we never give up. We'll keep fighting, we'll keep going," Hardik posted on X.