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Mumbai Indians face an exodus of fans on social media. The 5-time champions announced Hardik Pandya as their new captain for the Indian Premier League 2024. Following the announcement, there has been a huge outrage from the fans of the Indian Test captain. Many have unfollowed the official account of Mumbai Indians on various social media accounts. There has been a considerable amount of loss of fans.
It is estimated to be around 1.5 lakh till this point, which is likely to increase with every passing minute. There has been a disappointment from the fans of Rohit Sharma over the decision of MI. There are some reports and footage that claim Rohit fans have burnt the jersey and cap of the franchise following the announcement of the new captain. Rohit fans are not happy with the abrupt decision.
While the fans of Rohit are disappointed with the decision of Mumbai Indians, some of the fans of MI have expressed their happiness with the decision of the franchise. They have praised the professionalism of MI management that has ensured getting a future captain for themselves. Many feel that Rohit deserved what he got, given his recent form in the league.
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Mumbai Indians lost around 1.5 Lakh followers today after the announcement. pic.twitter.com/GkaMbcwesc
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 15, 2023
Legacy of Rohit Sharma as IPL captain
Rohit has been one of the greatest captains in the history of the league. For MI, Rohit was a revolutionary person. Before he was appointed a captain, MI had not won a trophy in the league. Rohit joined MI in 2011 and soon took over the captaincy of the side in 2013. Since then, MI has won 5 IPL trophies, the joint most for a side along with Chennai Super Kings.
Under the captaincy of Rohit, MI won trophies in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. MI became the first team to win 5 trophies in the league. In the last 3 seasons, MI has taken some clueless decisions. Particularly in the auction table, MI has committed some blunders. But the fans feel that removing Rohit as the captain might be the biggest of them.