Ahmedabad, March 23 (Press ki taquat bureau): When he takes on the captaincy role for Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya will aim to continue the success achieved by his predecessor Rohit Sharma. Pandya previously led the Gujarat Titans, achieving both a title and runners-up finish in the last two seasons. Now, he returns to Mumbai Indians where he made a name for himself. This IPL tournament also marks Pandya’s comeback from an ankle injury he sustained during the ODI World Cup. His performance as an all-rounder will be closely monitored, especially with the T20 World Cup approaching. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill will lead the Titans with limited captaincy experience. Mumbai Indians have been dealing with fitness concerns for key players, including Suryakumar Yadav, who is awaiting clearance from NCA. Additionally, Jason Behrendorff and Dilshan Madushanka are already ruled out, and Gerald Coetzee may not be available for the initial matches due to a groin injury.
The Mumbai Indians’captaincy stint for IPL 2024 kicks off with Hardik Pandya leading the team against his former side.
