Mumbai Indians appointed Hardik Pandya as their new captain for IPL 2024. Hardik will face his old team Gujarat Titans in the season’s opening match to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 24th March.
Under the captain of Hardik Pandya, Gujarat Titans won the title in 2022 on its first attempt. He led GT to win the finals of 2023 losing to Chennai Super Kings. Before the IPL auction, Hardik was traded to his old team Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma.
Tilak Varma said that he is happy to work under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. He also said that Hardik Pandya will be available for the team cause. Mumbai Indians would look to start the season on a winning note against Gujarat Titans.
Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Verma has said that the squad is already enjoying themselves, working under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. Tilak also claimed that Hardik is always available for the team’s cause.
Mumbai Indians relieved Rohit Sharma from the captaincy post and named Hardik Pandya as the captain for IPL 2024. It promises to be an exciting season as MI looks to win record sixth title. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians squad reached the playoff stage. They defeated Lucknow Super Giants in the eliminator. MI lost to Gujarat Titans in the qualifier 2.
Hardik Pandya looks to create an impact with captaincy
Hardik Pandya made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2015. He would be eager to continue his winning streak as a captain after leading Gujarat Titans winners in the 2022 edition while finishing runners-up in the 2023 edition.
Hardik has the experience of captaining Gujarat Titans and will be eager to do the same for Mumbai Indians. It promises to be an exciting battle between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in their opening fixtures.
Tilak Varma had a good outing in IPL 2023 for Mumbai Indians. He looked impressive in the 2023 edition with 343 runs from 11 matches (11 innings) and with 1 half-century including the best score of 84 not out.
He improved his strike rate from 131.02 to 164.11. His ability to hit big shots makes him a special player. Mumbai Indians have been given a boost as star bowler Jasprit Bumrah would return after missing last year’s IPL due to an injury.
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