Mumbai Indians made a significant announcement, revealing that Hardik Pandya will take over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
The franchise acquired Pandya through an all-cash deal for ₹15 crore from Gujarat Titans, with speculations suggesting Pandya’s desire for a leadership role at MI.
Rohit Sharma, the dynamic batsman who led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, has agreed to play under the leadership of the prominent all-rounder, Hardik Pandya. Hardik successfully captained Gujarat Titans in the past two editions, guiding them to the finals on both occasions and securing the title in 2022.
Rohit Sharma’s IPL captaincy tenure of 10 years, from 2013 to 2022, with Mumbai Indians, marked him as one of the most successful leaders in the tournament’s history.
Over 158 matches, he secured 87 wins with a win percentage of 55.06. Now, let’s highlight three captaincy records of Rohit Sharma that are unlikely to be surpassed.
#1 Rohit Sharma holds the record for being the youngest captain to win an IPL trophy
Rohit Sharma made history by becoming the youngest captain to win an IPL trophy in the 2013 season when he led the Mumbai franchise to their maiden IPL title. Despite facing challenges midway through the season, Rohit’s exceptional captaincy guided the team to success.
Rohit Sharma, at 26 years and 26 days old, became the youngest captain to win an IPL title in 2013. Shubman Gill, now 24, could potentially break this record if he leads Gujarat Titans to a title within the next two seasons.
#2 Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most consecutive wins in IPL playoffs
In high-pressure playoff matches, Rohit Sharma showcased his strategic prowess, leading Mumbai to victory in 11 out of 15 playoff games during his captaincy tenure.
From 2017 to 2023, Mumbai Indians had an undefeated run in the IPL playoffs, securing victories in the finals, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 2 during the 2017, 2019, and 2020 editions, lifting the title twice in this period.
In 2023, Mumbai Indians won the Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), but their playoff winning streak concluded with a defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the second Qualifier. Overall, under Rohit’s captaincy, Mumbai won seven consecutive playoff matches.
Here are the Rohit Sharma’s three records as IPL captain that are likely to remain unbroken:
#3 Rohit Sharma holds the record for the fewest matches taken by a captain to win the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th IPL trophies
Securing five IPL trophies in eight years is a remarkable feat, making Rohit Sharma the most dominant captain in IPL history. After taking charge midway through the 2013 season, Rohit led Mumbai Indians to their fifth title by 2020.
In a remarkable achievement, Rohit Sharma stands as the quickest captain to secure the first five IPL trophies. Leading MI for 13 matches in 2013, he claimed the maiden title.
Subsequently, titles two to five were won after 44, 75, 104, and 116 matches, respectively. This record of five championships in just 116 matches seems unbeatable in IPL history.
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