Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma – the buildup to the IPL 2024 for five-time champions Mumbai Indians has been all about these two gamers. Following a extremely debated captaincy change, the 2 gamers got here nose to nose for the primary time this season. A video new Mumbai Indians’ (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya hugging former captain Rohit Sharma throughout the workforce’s coaching session has gone viral on social media. In the clip shared by MI on social media, Hardik may very well be noticed reaching out to Rohit and hugging him. The quick clip later reveals each the gamers having some enjoyable moments collectively.

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When requested concerning the captaincy change, the all-rounder stated that he expects Rohit’s hand on his shoulder at any time when he feels the necessity.

“Rohit Sharma is Captain of Team India which helps me, what this team has achieved, was achieved under his leadership and I just carry forward. I played whole career under him and I know he will always have his hand on my shoulder,” he stated.

Pandya was requested about whether or not he had the possibility to debate the change in management with Rohit and the India all-rounder had a transparent reply.

“Yes and No. I haven’t got a lot of time to talk with Rohit because he has been touring. I will definitely catch up when he links up with the team,” Hardik stated on the occasion.

Pandya additionally stated that Rohit will proceed to be a guiding power for him throughout the IPL regardless of the surprising change of management that the franchise introduced forward of the upcoming season.

“It will not be any different, he will always be there to help me. This team, what it has achieved, it has achieved under him and I just have to carry forward that. He is going to have his hand on my shoulders,” stated Pandya in a media interplay.

“We respect fans but we focus on the sport and what is required. I focus on the controllables, fans have every right and I respect their opinion,” he replied when requested concerning the followers’ outrage at Rohit’s removing.

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