Rohit Sharma Expected to Join CSK Next Year; Ruturaj Gaikwad Allegedly ‘Just Holding’ Position: England Great’s Claim Amid MI Captaincy Row

Fans have expressed their disappointment with the franchise’s decision to replace Rohit with Hardik, and have been vocal about it at matches, including in front of their home fans. There have been speculations about Rohit possibly being released by MI ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, with Vaughan suggesting that CSK could be a potential destination for him. Vaughan also mentioned an opinion that Rohit’s potential move to CSK could be hard on MI fans, suggesting that a move to Hyderabad might be a more sentimental option due to his past with the Deccan Chargers.

Vaughan also commented on the captaincy situation at MI, throwing his support behind Hardik while indicating that he personally believes Rohit should have been given the captaincy role. He highlighted the significance of the position and emphasized that Rohit is set to be the Indian T20 captain, suggesting that the franchise should have considered this in their decision-making. Vaughan expressed that he would have chosen to have Rohit as the captain, with consideration for Hardik’s potential future captaincy role.