Mumbai Indians (MI) have endured a tough begin to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, shedding their first three matches. This underwhelming efficiency has led to some criticism directed in the direction of their new skipper, Hardik Pandya, each on the Wankhede Stadium and on social media. Nonetheless, veteran Indian cricketer and two-time World Cup winner (2007 & 2011) Sreesanth got here to Pandya’s defence, highlighting that this isn’t the primary time MI has begun a season with early defeats.
Sreesanth’s huge declare about Rohit’s efficiency
Former cricketer Sreesanth believes Rohit Sharma, relieved of his captaincy duties, has a powerful likelihood to win the Orange Cap this IPL season. Sreesanth expects Rohit to attain closely as he can now focus solely on batting.
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“As far as I know Rohit, he would look to bat freely, without any captaincy burden, and may take the Orange Cap too. He is going to have a great season. He has led Mumbai Indians from the front, but I am sure Rohit is going to lead Mumbai Indians from the back,” added Sreesanth.
Sreesanth explains his assertion with Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni’s instance
Sreesanth identified that legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar thrived below MS Dhoni‘s captaincy, main India to quite a few collection wins and a World Cup title. He means that just like Tendulkar, Rohit can excel enjoying below Hardik. Nonetheless, some consider Rohit would possibly desire a freer batting function with out captaincy duties.
“We have seen the god of cricket, the great Sachin Tendulkar play under Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni). We won the World Cup too. A lot of stories are being told about Rohit Sharma playing under new captain Hardik Pandya but Rohit would love to play freely,” Sreesanth was quoted as saying to The Instances of India.