Rohit Sharma speaks out about losing Mumbai Indians captaincy to Hardik Pandya after a long silence.

Rohit Sharma, one of India’s most esteemed cricketers, was unexpectedly removed as captain of the Mumbai Indians, causing surprise among many in the cricket community and disappointment for his numerous fans. During the initial matches of this IPL season, some of his supporters even booed Hardik Pandya when he captained the team.

Despite this, Rohit Sharma demonstrated grace and resilience, stating that “not everything will go your way” and acknowledging the experience as a great one during a media interaction. Speculation has abounded regarding Rohit’s relationship with Pandya and how the Mumbai Indians franchise managed the leadership transition, prompting criticism about the handling of the issue, particularly given Rohit’s extensive success as the franchise’s captain, leading them to five IPL title victories.

Despite the controversy, Rohit Sharma maintained a composed facade, expressing that playing under Pandya is no different from playing under any other captain, emphasizing his prior experiences of playing under multiple captains. The 37-year-old cricketer, who faced criticism for underperforming in terms of scoring runs in the previous three IPL seasons, displayed a significant improvement in the 17th edition of the tournament.

He acknowledged the challenges and expressed his commitment to fulfilling his role as a player.