Rohit Sharma (L) and Hardik Pandya© AFP
The Mumbai Indians captaincy situation has been a major talking point among fans and pundits alike in the ongoing IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya ended Rohit Sharma's ten-year tenure as MI skipper after completing a move from Gujarat Titans, but the decision was not taken well. by part of the fan base. Things did not improve when MI recorded three consecutive defeats at the start of the new season and Hardik was even booed by a section of the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium.
However, Australian legend Brett Lee believes MI are traditionally slow starters in the tournament and the five-time champions will gain momentum as Hardik and Rohit start to gain confidence.
“Based on my observations, it is clear that both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have received strong support from their teammates in the IPL. Delving into the history of Mumbai Indians, it is noticeable that they often start matches at a measured pace and build up gradually. But once Rohit or Hardik find their rhythm, their performances tend to escalate quickly, making it team is driven towards success,” Lee told Times of India.
Lee also said that it does not matter whether it is Hardik, Rohit or anyone who leads MI in the league as both players enjoyed a huge fan following among their teammates and they are capable of inspiring and raising the level of their performances.
“Therefore, I am reassured, irrespective of whether it is Rohit or Hardik or whoever is in charge of the team, as both have the ability to inspire their teammates and take them to greater heights,” the former pacer added the Australian cricket team.
MI were defeated by CSK in their last match and they will look to bounce back when they take on Punjab Kings in a crucial encounter on Thursday.
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