Mumbai Indians skipper captain Hardik Pandya broke his silence on the captaincy change controversy that struck the franchise after Rohit Sharma was eliminated because the chief of the pack, making means for the returning all-rounder from Gujarat Titans. Hardik was signed as a commerce from Guajrat, a franchise he determined to affix two years in the past. In a press convention organised by the Mumbai Indians on Monday, Hardik stated that he is not anticipating something awkward between him and Rohit.
“It is a surreal feeling to be again. The whole lot that I’ve recognized since 2015 has been via this journey. I by no means thought I might attain right here, and looking out ahead to enjoying on the Wankhede, my favorite floor,” Hardik stated on his comeback.
When requested in regards to the captaincy change, the all-rounder stated that he expects Rohit’s hand on his shoulder at any time when he feels the necessity.
“Rohit Sharma is Captain of Group India which helps me, what this group has achieved, was achieved below his management and I simply carry ahead. I performed entire profession below him and I do know he’ll at all times have his hand on my shoulder,” he stated.
Hardik Pandya stated “Rohit Sharma is captain of Indian group, which helps me, what this group has achieved, was achieved below his belt – I simply carry ahead, I performed entire profession below him and I do know, he’ll at all times have his hand on my shoulder”. pic.twitter.com/DgBJX1EBDs
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Hardik additionally confirmed that he can be bowling for MI on this season, having beforehand resorted to being solely a batter due to harm issues.
Whereas the followers’ feelings on the captaincy change saga have been damaging at occasions, Hardik stated that he solely likes to consider the issues he can management.
“I can be bowling. I respect the followers’ feelings however I can solely management the controllable. I respect them however I’ll give attention to what I will be doing (as captain),” he stated.
When requested if he has had a chat with Rohit for the reason that captaincy change, Hardik stated that no concrete chat has been potential because the Hitman has been travelling.
“I have never obtained a number of time to speak with Rohit as a result of he has been touring. I’ll positively catch up when he hyperlinks up with the group,” he stated.
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