Harbhajan Singh, the former India spinner, emphasizes the significance of “unity” within the Mumbai Indians (MI) dressing room for their success in the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons. The decision to appoint Hardik Pandya as the captain of MI has led to division among the team’s supporters, with the long-serving skipper Rohit Sharma now set to play under him.
Speculation regarding a possible discord between Rohit and Hardik surfaced when they exchanged an “awkward hug” during a training session. Harbhajan asserts that if MI can maintain unity, they will be formidable opponents this season. He suggests that the decision to change the captaincy could have been postponed.
“For Hardik, and for the management, the big challenge is to unify the team,” Harbhajan remarked.
Despite acknowledging Hardik’s capabilities, he stresses that the team’s success hinges on unity. Regarding Rohit Sharma‘s response to the situation, Harbhajan believes that Rohit, being a reserved individual, will not publicly address the decision.
However, he anticipates that Rohit will perform exceptionally well in the upcoming season and will support Hardik and the team. Harbhajan speculates that Rohit might use the situation as motivation to showcase his abilities.
“Jo chingaari ki zarurat thi, vo lag chuki hai. Ab aag me kaise convert karenge, vo dekhna hai” (The spark is there, he just has to start the fire).
Harbhajan also addresses the discussions surrounding Rohit’s form, expressing optimism that this might be Rohit’s best season in the IPL. He believes that Rohit will demonstrate his capabilities and prove his worth on the field. MI’s first match of the season will be against Gujarat Titans, Hardik’s former franchise, on Sunday, March 24.
In summary, Harbhajan Singh highlights the importance of unity within the MI team, discusses the captaincy change, Rohit Sharma’s likely response, and his prospects for the upcoming season. He concludes by expressing confidence in MI’s performance and anticipation for an exciting IPL season ahead.
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