There has been a lot of debate in the cricketing world regarding the Mumbai Indians captaincy saga. Hardik Pandya, who was traded from the Gujarat Titans, has been appointed as the new skipper of the Mumbai Indians. There is also speculation of rifts in the camp of Mumbai Indians.
However, now former Indian fast bowler S. Sreesanth has made a massive statement regarding the whole scenario. Former Indian players feel that Rohit Sharma will love to play under Hardik Pandya. He also feels that Rohit will lead the Mumbai Indians from the back.
In his recent interaction with the Times of India, Sreesanth said, “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 further added, “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 the Mumbai Indians from the front, but I am sure Rohit is going to lead the Mumbai Indians from the back.”
Rohit Sharma has been hot and cold this season so far; however, Sreesanth feels that in the upcoming matches, Rohit will play freely and will look to get an orange cap.
Sreesanth said, “I would say, Let’s be ready for the change and accept the change. For whatever franchisee he will play, Rohit is going to be the same. I am sure he must be going through difficult times personally, but I am very confident that he will take it in stride and come out as a champ. Rohit is going to score heavily this season.”
