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Published 23:21 IST, December 15th 2023

'Rohit Sharma please leave Mumbai Indians ASAP': Internet erupts as Rohit sacked as MI captain

Hardik Pandya has been appointed as the new captain of Mumbai Indians. Thus, the glorious era of Rohit Sharma's reign has come to an end.

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Rohit Sharma sacked as MI captain | Image: Mumbai Indians/BCCI
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After an all-cash trade deal from Gujarat Titans, a huge development has emerged from the Mumbai Indians camp regarding Hardik Pandya. Ahead of the IPL 2024 auctions, Pandya has been given the captain's baton of Mumbai Indians. This means the glorious reign of Rohit Sharma, under whose rule Mumbai won 5 IPL titles, has come to an end.

3 things you need to know

  • Hardik Pandya becomes the new captain of Mumbai Indians
  • Rohit Sharma captained Mumbai Indians to 5 IPL trophies
  • Pandya was the captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022 and 2023

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Internet reacts to Mumbai Indians sacking Rohit Sharma and appointing Hardik Pandya as the new captain

Hardik Pandya's sweet homecoming has become sweeter as he has been given the command to lead the franchise. Pandya has proven himself a worthy leader in the past couple of seasons, winning an IPL title in 2022 season and finishing runners-up in 2023. Pandya will lead the MI team in IPL 2024.

Following the announcement, the social media world is filled with reactions and more and more are coming in. Here are a few of the many reactions.

Also Read | IPL: Hardik Pandya named captain of Mumbai Indians

Judging by the noise on social media, there are mixed reactions to this development. Now only time will tell how the change in the helm will pan out for Mumbai Indians.

18:28 IST, December 15th 2023