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Hardik Pandya with Rohit Sharma (Image Credit: Twitter)
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made his comeback in the Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024. He started his career with the same team in 2015 with the same team. Till 2021, Pandya was part of the team. In 2022 and 2023, the all-rounder played for the Gujarat Titans and the team won the title in their debut season in 2022, followed by playing the final in 2023.
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Meanwhile, another question that arises after Pandya's inclusion is whether he will lead the side. Another one is that will Rohit Sharma play under Pandya as a player. The latter has been one of the most successful captains with five IPL titles to his name since becoming the captain of the team in 2013 and won their last title in 2020.
In the last three seasons, the team has played the playoffs only once in 2023. Meanwhile, with Sharma reaching the age of 36, the franchise might look towards Pandya as the next captain. He leads the current T20I team and will do the same during the T20 World Cup 2024.
Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians captain
• Matches: 158
• Wins: 87
• Losses: 67
• Titles: 5
Hardik Pandya
Mumbai Indians
• Matches: 31
• Wins: 22
• Losses: 9
• Titles: 1
Hardik Pandya has helped Gujarat Titans deliver two fantastic seasons: Vikram Solanki
Gujarat Titans team director Vikram Solanki has said that Pandya as a captain has helped the team have two fantastic after their debut in 2022.
As the first captain of Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya has helped the franchise deliver two fantastic seasons that resulted in winning one IPL championship and one appearance in the final," Solanki was quoted as saying in a statement.
"He has now expressed a desire to return to his original team Mumbai Indians. We respect his decision and wish him all the very best in his future endeavors," the former England batter further added.
On the other hand, Pandya has said that he feels good after returning where he started.
“This brings back so many wonderful memories. Mumbai. Wankhede. Paltan. Feels good to be back. #OneFamily @mipaltan,” Pandya captioned his post.