Mumbai Indians lose 1.5 lakh followers after Hardik Pandya replace Rohit Sharma as captain

Mumbai Indians, the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, witnessed a significant decline in their social media after Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as captain.
The decision of the abrupt removal of Rohit Sharma from the captaincy has left fans disgruntled, leading to a loss of 1.5 lakh Instagram followers. This unexpected shift has sparked a wave of disappointment among supporters, with many expressing their discontent on various platforms.



Rohit Sharma, who led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles during his illustrious captaincy from 2013 to 2023, became an iconic figure for the franchise. With 158 matches under his leadership and a commendable win percentage of 56.33%, Rohit's contribution to Mumbai Indians was unparalleled. The decision to replace him has not only affected the team dynamics but also left fans questioning the rationale behind the timing and manner of this transition.
Hardik Pandya, who debuted in the IPL for Mumbai Indians returns to the franchise after 2 years of captaining Gujarat Titans. Pandya led Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in their debut season, where they beat Rajasthan Royals in the final of IPL 2022. Hardik Pandya was named the player of the match in the final, after he picked up 3 wickets and scored 34 runs. Pandya did well with the franchise in 2023 as well, leading them to the final, where they lost to MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in a last-ball thriller