IPL 2024: CSK's big reaction to Rohit Sharma getting dropped as Mumbai Indians skipper goes viral

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League in 2024 will mark a lot of changes. If Shubman Gill's appointment as IPL captain was not a blockbuster shocker, Hardik Pandya being chosen as the captain over Rohit Sharma has left the fans shellshocked. The situation has got tense, and good thoughts are pouring in for the legendary captain of the Mumbai Indians. As the wishes pour down, one of the franchise's leading rivals has also acknowledged Rohit's captaincy run in the IPL.

Three things you need to know

• Mumbai Indians recently announced a captaincy update
• Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit Sharma as the MI Skipper
• CSK acknowledged Rohit's captaincy with MI 

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Chennai Super Kings acknowledge IPL El Clasico, Rohit Sharma's glory

After the announcement of Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as the skipper of the Mumbai-based franchise, a horde of comments and posts came in support of the Team India captain. One of MI's fiercest rivals, CSK, posted one of Rohit Sharma's images with their captain, MS Dhoni, on social media. Chennai applauded Rohit's run as captain and the rivalry they built throughout the seasons of the Indian Premier League.

Chennai Super Kings, on X, wrote: '2013 -2023. A decade of spirited challenge! Much respect, Rohit!'

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Mumbai Indians' message for Rohit Sharma

After the announcement of the team's new captain, the Mumbai Indians took the time to put some respect over Rohit Sharma's run as a captain. Given that he has led the team to five titles, they had to share their respect for one of the greatest IPL skippers of all time.

On X, Mumbai Indians wrote, 'Ro, In 2013 you took over as captain of MI. You asked us to 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞. In victories & defeats, you asked us to 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦. 10 years & 6 trophies later, here we are. Our 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧, your legacy will be etched in Blue & Gold. Thank you, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐎'