Explained: Why Rohit was replaced by Hardik as Mumbai captain for IPL 2024

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Explained: Why Rohit Sharma was replaced by Hardik Pandya as captain of Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2024..

The most successful player in the history of IPL, veteran opener Rohit has guided Mumbai Indians to five IPL trophies since ascending the captaincy throne in 2013..

Saying goodbye to an era filled with highs and lows, record-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians announced all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their new captain in the lead-up to the 2024 season.I)..

The deputy of all-format captain Rohit at Team India, Pandya recently returned to Mumbai Indians in an all-cash deal from Gujarat Titans (GT) prior to the mini-auction in Dubai..

Pandya, who was Rohit's deputy at the 2023 World Cup, became an integral part of Team India's leadership group after masterminding Gujarat Titans' title triumph in their debut season..

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