5-time champions Mumbai Indians posted an emotional message for Rohit Sharma after his stint as a captain got here to an finish within the Indian Premier League (IPL). They recalled all of the constructive classes that he taught and expressed their gratitude in direction of him.
Rohit Sharma’s 10-year-long stint because the captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI) got here to an finish after the franchise named Hardik Pandya as captain of the group on Friday (fifteenth December). This marked the tip of an period as no matter franchise is immediately, it’s due to Rohit.
A younger boy took cost of the group in 2013 after which modified the dynamics of the Mumbai Indians. Taking the baton from Ricky Ponting halfway in 2013, he guided the group to the IPL trophy within the very first 12 months after which didn’t look again as he made the group most profitable within the match.
Rohit Sharma took the group to title victories in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 and other than that additionally gained one Champions League title as effectively. His legacy as captain within the match will probably be unmatched as he was the primary chief to win 5 titles and he did that in simply 10 years.
Mumbai Indians posted a heartfelt video for Rohit Sharma, highlighted his recollections, and talked about how within the highs and lows the captain requested them to smile. They added that he could be their captain ceaselessly.
“Ro, In 2013 you took over as captain of MI. You requested us to Imagine. In victories & defeats, you requested us to Smile. 10 years & 6 trophies later, right here we’re. Our ceaselessly captain your legacy will probably be etched in Blue & Gold. Thanks, Captain RO.”
Ro,
In 2013 you took over as captain of MI. You requested us to 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞. In victories & defeats, you requested us to 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦. 10 years & 6 trophies later, right here we’re. Our 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧, your legacy will probably be etched in Blue & Gold. Thanks, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐎💙 pic.twitter.com/KDIPCkIVop— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 15, 2023
We specific our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his distinctive management – Mahela Jayawardena
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardena spoke in regards to the growth, saying that they specific their gratitude in direction of Rohit Sharma for his distinctive management. Whereas highlighting Rohit’s success, he said:
“We specific our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his distinctive management; his tenure because the captain of the Mumbai Indians since 2013 has been nothing wanting extraordinary. His management has not solely introduced unparalleled success to the group however has additionally solidified his place as one of many most interesting captains within the historical past of the IPL. Beneath his steering, MI turned one of the crucial profitable and liked groups ever. We’ll sit up for his steering and expertise on and off the sector to additional strengthen MI.”
Hardik Pandya made his debut within the IPL for Mumbai Indians and performed for 7 lengthy seasons for them. After that, he moved to Gujarat Titans and gained the title. He was just lately traded to Mumbai Indians for INR 15 crore.
