Mumbai Indians sack Rohit Sharma as captain, Hardik to lead side in 2024 IPL
In a notable leadership transition, Mumbai Indians have appointed Hardik Pandya as the captain for the upcoming IPL 2024, succeeding Rohit Sharma. Rohit, who led Mumbai to five IPL titles, shares the record for the most successful captain in the tournament's history with Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni.
This decision to elevate Hardik to the captaincy role comes shortly after he returned to his original franchise from Gujarat Titans, where he led the team to a title and runners-up finish in consecutive seasons. Mumbai Indians cited the move as a strategic initiative to ensure they remain "future-ready."
Mumbai's global head of performance, Mahela Jayawardene, commented on the leadership change, stating, "It is part of legacy building and staying true to the MI philosophy of being future-ready. Mumbai Indians have always been blessed with exceptional leadership right from Sachin [Tendulkar] to Harbhajan [Singh] and Ricky [Ponting] to Rohit, who while contributing to the immediate success have always had an eye on strengthening the team for the future."
Expressing gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his outstanding leadership since 2013, Jayawardene highlighted Rohit's extraordinary contribution to Mumbai Indians' unparalleled success. Rohit's guidance and experience are expected to continue playing a crucial role within the team.
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CPI leader attends RSS-organised Hindu meet, district unit seeks clarification
Manjeshwar: The participation of a CPI leader in a Hindu convention organised by the RSS has triggered discussion in political circles.
Sundari Shetty, former president of Meenja panchayat and a district committee member of the CPI in Kasaragod, attended the Hindu gathering held in Meenja. She offered floral tribute to a portrait of Bharat Mata and also addressed the gathering from the stage, which has led to controversy.
Following the development, the CPI district unit has issued a notice to Sundari Shetty seeking an explanation. Party sources said that the presence of a senior leader of a party that follows communist ideology at a Hindu convention has caused unease within the party.
There are indications that disciplinary action may be initiated against her in connection with the incident.
