Only a number of weeks to go earlier than the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season will get underway, however the Mumbai Indians’ determination to interchange captain Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya stays arguably essentially the most talked-about subject. There nonetheless stays a way of disappointment in MI followers over Rohit’s demotion. In truth, former Mumbai Indian star Ambati Rayudu additionally feels the captaincy change name was taken in haste. Rayudu, who has additionally performed for Chennai Super Kings within the IPL, needs Rohit to observe his path and be a part of the MS Dhoni-led aspect.

Rayudu had no qualms in suggesting that Rohit ought to’ve been persevered with because the captain of the Mumbai franchise for an additional season, particularly as he’s additionally main the Indian group at current.

“Mumbai Indians’ decision to replace Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya as captain made in haste. The franchise should’ve stuck with Rohit for this season as he is still captaining the Indian team. Hardik could’ve played under Rohit’s captaincy at MI for a season and then taken up the leadership role from the next year,” Rayudu mentioned in a chat with News 24.

The former MI and CSK batter feels Hardik might discover it tough to guide the Mumbai aspect because it has a special setup compared to Gujarat Titans.

“Coming from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians as a captain could be difficult for Hardik as the setup is different,” he mentioned.

As for Rohit’s future, Rayudu is eager to see the opening batter be a part of Chennai Super Kings. If the scenario permits and he reveals curiosity himself, Rayudu want to see Rohit main the Yellow Brigade.

“I would like to see Rohit at Chennai Super Kings. If MS Dhoni isn’t continuing (beyond this season), Rohit could lead the franchise,” he asserted.

The Mumbai Indians open their season with the primary match towards the Gujarat Titans, Hardik’s earlier franchise, on March 24.