Yuzvendra Chahal has changed his profile picture on Twitter© Twitter
The entire Indian cricket spectrum was left stunned when Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as captain of the Mumbai Indians franchise. The change in leadership has puzzled many while some saw the move as being in sync with the franchise’s ambitions. Although the change has only happened in one IPL franchise, reactions have come from current and former cricketers. Yuzvendra Chahal, who is with the Indian team in South Africa for the ODI series, changed his profile picture on Twitter in a bid to show his admiration for Rohit.
Chahal’s new profile picture shows him with Rohit in the Indian jersey. Here is the picture:
Mumbai Indians announced a change in leadership a few days ago, appointing Hardik Pandya as captain for the IPL 2024 campaign after the all-rounder was traded from Gujarat Titans.
“Ru, in 2013, you took over as captain of MI. You asked us to believe. In victories and defeats, you asked us to smile. 10 years and 6 titles later, here we are. Our captain forever, your legacy will be etched,” MI said in a post. “In blue and gold. Thank you, Captain RO.”
In timeless blue and gold, the heartfelt tribute captured the essence of Rohit’s captaincy history and expressed the collective thanks of the Mumbai Indians fans. The video is a moving tribute to Rohit Sharma’s lasting impact on the team and the continuing legacy of his leadership journey, as the torch has been passed on to Pandya.
“Mumbai Indians today announced a significant transition in leadership for the upcoming 2024 season. Popular all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to take over as skipper of Mumbai Indians, succeeding their longest serving, one of the most successful and loved captains of the team. Rohit, MI said in a statement. Brilliant Sharma.”
In November this year, Pandya moved from Gujarat Titans (GT) to his former franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) after a trade between both franchises. The versatile player spent two momentous years with GT, leading their campaign with aplomb. In GT’s first season in 2022, Hardik ensured a dream start, with the team lifting the coveted trophy, while they finished runners-up in their second season after a last-ball defeat in a thrilling final earlier this year.
Pandya has big shoes to fill as the new captain of MI, with Rohit having led the franchise to five IPL titles.
With ANI input
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