Former Staff India skipper Sourav Ganguly got here in Hardik Pandya’s robust protection on Saturday and requested the cricket followers to not boo the brand new Mumbai Indians skipper. Sourav Ganguly praised Rohit Sharma and stated he’s a participant of a distinct class, nevertheless it’s Mumbai Indians that has changed him with Hardik Pandya. The veteran batters’ remarks got here as Hardik Pandya confronted hostile crowds in MI’s IPL 2024 marketing campaign, as followers criticized him for changing Rohit Sharma as Mumbai’s skipper.
“I do not assume they need to boo Hardik Pandya. It is not appropriate. The franchise has appointed him as captain,” Sourav Ganguly instructed reporters in Mumbai on Saturday.
Hardik Pandya got here beneath intense criticism after he returned to Mumbai Indians after efficiently main Gujrat Titans in IPL 2022 and 2023. As per the stories, Hardik Pandya tied his return to Mumbai Indians with the captaincy of the staff, which meant Rohit Sharma needed to step down from the position of MI skipper. The developments irked MI followers, who backed Rohit Sharma, as he led the franchise to its 5 IPL titles.
Backing Hardik Pandya, Sourav Ganguly stated that it’s not a participant’s fault that he’s appointed as captain. The selectors and the administration of the staff are accountable for such choices, Ganguly defined. “That is what occurs in sports activities whether or not you captain India or a state or a franchise you’re appointed captain…” the previous batter stated.
‘Rohit Sharma has a distinct class ’
Whereas praising former MI skipper Rohit Sharma, Sourav Ganguly stated that he’s a participant of a distinct class with next-level efficiency for Mumbai Indians and Indian cricket staff. Sourav Ganguly additional added that Mumbai Indians is a robust staff and it is okay in T20 format to lose 2-3 video games.
“Clearly Rohit Sharma has a distinct class. His efficiency as a captain and participant for the franchise and for India has been on a distinct stage. It is not Hardik’s fault that he has been appointed as captain. All of us want to know that,” Ganguly stated.
“Mumbai is an efficient staff. We count on them to play effectively. They’ve been high quality facet for a few years. T20 is a format the place you’ll be able to lose 2-3 video games on the bounce. That is their dwelling, an important venue. It is gonna be a very good recreation,” Ganguly stated.
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Printed: 06 Apr 2024, 06:07 PM IST
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