Rohit Sharma is 36 years old and has been holding the reins of Mumbai for the last ten years. In such a situation, it is also possible that considering the future of the team, Rohit has decided to hand over the captaincy of Mumbai to Hardik Pandya.
Rohit is also very sad after Team India’s defeat in the final in the World Cup 2023. Tears were seen in Hitman’s eyes only after losing the title match. In such a situation, it is believed that Hitman himself may have taken the decision to leave the captaincy of Mumbai Indians.
Why did Rohit Sharma lose his captaincy?
Under the captaincy of Rohit, Mumbai Indians last lifted the IPL trophy in the year 2020. After this, the team was eliminated in the group stage itself in IPL 2021. In 2022, the condition of the team was even worse and Mumbai finished the tournament at the bottom position.
In the last season i.e. 2023, the team had traveled till the second qualifier, where Gujarat Titans under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya had defeated Mumbai.
However, it would be wrong to blame Rohit’s captaincy because in the last one or two seasons, the Mumbai team has failed to field a strong team in the auction.
Will Rohit Sharma play 2024 IPL?
Rohit was replaced by Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians’ captain for IPL 2024. A successful MI season will strengthen his captaincy claim at India. Rohit Sharma’s departure as the captain of the Mumbai Indians marked the end of an era in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rohit Sharma IPL Price 2024
Rohit Sharma’s price was INR 16 crore which may cross the bar in the 2024 IPL league. Since then Rohit has increased his brand value and his IPL salary upto the INR 15 crore. With this lofty amount, he became one of the highest-paid cricketers in the IPL. In the 2022 and 2023 IPL auctions.
To look back in 2008, 20-year-old Rohit was auctioned for INR 4.8 crore to the Hyderabad franchise Deccan Chargers. And he proved his worth for three seasons with the Chargers. After that, Mumbai bought Sharma for INR 9.2 crore in the Mega auction of IPL in 2011.
Who will be captain of MI in 2024?
Hardik Pandya will captain Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024, taking over from Rohit Sharma, who led the team through a decade of thrilling highs.
Is Rohit Sharma leaving MI?
On Friday, five-time Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians announced that they have appointed all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their new skipper. The former Gujarat Titans captain will replace India national team skipper Rohit Sharma as the franchise’s new leader.
Rohit Sharma IPL Scores and Stats
Talking about Rohit Sharma’s stats and records in overall IPL seasons, he has scored 6211 runs in a total of 243 matches with an average of 29.58. He also hit one century with his highest IPL score being 109* runs and 42 half-century. Let’s look into the overall stats and score of Rohit Sharma throughout his career.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest Score |
| IPL | 243 | 6211 | 109* |
| Tests | 52 | 3677 | 212 |
| T20Is | 148 | 3853 | 118 |
| ODI’s | 254 | 10329 | 264 |
FAQ
Can Rohit Sharma be traded?
Rohit Sharma was retained by MI for Rs 16 Crore ahead of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. So, if any team wants to trade in the Indian skipper will need to have a remaining purse of Rs 16 Crore plus to execute the trade. This looks very unlikely as teams need to fill in other slots, which will impact their purse.
Is Hardik Pandya captain of MI in IPL 2024?
Rohit Sharma was replaced by Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians’ captain for IPL 2024. A successful MI season will strengthen his captaincy claim at India.
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