Unfazed by the fans’ reaction, Pandya assures Rohit of the Mumbai Indians that he will transition smoothly to captaincy

MUMBAI: The franchise has been heavily trolled by Hardik Pandya fans ever since India skipper Rohit Sharma was traded from Gujarat Titans to MI and replaced as Mumbai Indians skipper is also the subject of many memes.

Some media reports mentioned a’ captaincy clause’ in Hardik’s contract, while others claimed that Rohit was worried about the ballot call In news, Mumbai Indians released a platoon videotape ahead of the 17th season is being launched in which Rohit and Hardik were seen together for the first time since the advertisement, too And it comes soon after the India each-rounder admitted that he’ doesn’t feel awkward’ having’ the expert Indian nature around.

But at MI’spre-season presser on Monday, Hardik Pandya, looking fit and fresh from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for five months, looked at ease, with head trainer Mark Boucher sitting by his side Asked if he was affected by the response on social media following his appointment as the new MI captain, Pandya claimed he’d drift during the season and said,” I do not concentrate on effects.” which I can not control.”

Pandya kindly mentioned the rich legacy of carrying on over his predecessor in IPL-2024, while M.I. “It (Rohit’s captaincy) won’t be any different, because he will be there to help if I need help…He is the captain of the Indian team, which helps me because of what this team has got, under what it is.” got.”

From now on, it will be a matter of moving forward with what he has achieved, so there will be no awkwardness. I’ve played under him for 10 years and I know he will have his hand on my shoulder throughout the season,” he insisted.

With Rohit busy in international cricket, Pandya has not had a chance to discuss his plans for the season so far. “Yeah it wasn’t because he was traveling and playing.”

We haven’t seen each other in two months. We’re all professionals, as long as the team is together and once he comes in, we’ll definitely have a chat,” the 30-year-old said. Asked if freedom from captaincy pressure would bring out the best in Rohit, who is now in good shape these days, Boucher said, “Rohit is in fantastic form. I expect that.” I’ll pop up ‘Row’ and display it.” himself.

After a lengthy rehabilitation after suffering an ankle injury in the ODI World Cup at home in October, Pandya was confident that his body could withstand the rigors of the IPL “I have no issues with my body, I plan to play all the games. I didn’t miss many games in the IPL though. Technically I was out for three months. It was a strange injury and it had nothing to do with my previous injuries.” ”

I tried to block the ball and ended up getting injured,” Pandya said. He is ready to deal with the pressures that come with leading a franchise that is always popular. Ironically, M.I. The Baroda native said he never thought of leading the franchise as he started his journey with MI in 2015.

It feels amazing, my journey started from here and I never thought that 10 years later I would be leading this party. It feels very good,” Pandya said when asked about his new role. Pandya won four titles with the team before joining GT as captain in 2022. The all-rounder won in his very first season with Gujarat Titans Pandya spoke of the “wonderful, warm, warm welcome” he received upon his return to a franchise in MI where his IPL journey began.

“When we come back, back to where it all began and the journey will continue. The reception was amazing, very warm and very exciting,” Pandya said. The big defender said he realized his role on the team would be that of a finisher. “I will be all-around in this IPL and will try to finish and win as many games as possible,” Pandya said.

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