Time to reset as Mumbai Indians enter transition
Updated On: 21 December, 2023 08:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
Hardik Pandya’s captaincy may have social media up in arms at the moment, but the manner in which he masterminded Gujarat Titans` title triumph in their debut season cannot be consigned to oblivion
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Mumbai Indians cricketer Hardik Pandya (L) celebrates with captain Rohit Sharma during the 2018 edition of the IPL. Pic/AFP
All good things must come to an end, goes the old adage. If our hearts stopped for a bit upon learning about Rohit Sharma`s departure as the Mumbai Indians skipper, we may just be too prone to ignoring the bigger picture. Whether or not Hardik Pandya can fill in his shoes for the forthcoming IPL season is too soon to tell. But any T20 setup lays down an unprecedented premium on athleticism and vitality, and Sharma himself knows it too well. The appointment of Pandya as his successor will, more than anything, infuse fresh energy and confidence in the most successful IPL team, but there are potential downsides to this.
“Surely, they have put a lot of thought into this. There is no doubt over Pandya’s abilities as a captain, but let’s face it, he will be under tremendous pressure to perform, lead, and execute those plans. It will be interesting to see how Rohit performs under Pandya’s leadership. Mumbai have plenty of match-winners, even without Rohit. So, it will be a tough job for the bloke, but if we look at the brighter side, these match-winners can come together to contribute and it will be for the collective good. We are not expecting a trophy out of him but we hope to have a good season,” a source privy to developments at the MI franchise told Mid-Day on Monday, hours before the IPL 2024 auction took centre stage in Dubai.
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