The Mumbai Indians squad, under the leadership of their new captain Hardik Pandya, recently took a brief break from their rigorous training ahead of IPL 2024. This break included a fun-filled ferry ride and an intense paintball battle, fostering team bonding among players like Ishan Kishan and Lasith Malinga. However, the absence of former captain Rohit Sharma during this excursion raised eyebrows and sparked discussions among fans.
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The official social media handle of Mumbai Indians shared glimpses of the squad's enjoyable trip to Alibaug, showcasing the camaraderie and laughter among team members. However, the absence of Rohit Sharma from the excursion sparked criticism and questions from many Mumbai Indians fans and Rohit loyalists, especially in the comment section of the team's post.
Here's how fans reacted:
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It remains unclear when exactly the team bonding session took place and whether Rohit Sharma had already joined the camp before the excursion. Mumbai Indians have been under scrutiny from fans since Hardik's arrival following his trade deal with the Gujarat Titans.
In IPL 2024, Hardik Pandya will face a challenging task as he takes over the captaincy duties from the highly successful former skipper Rohit Sharma. MI's first challenge under Hardik's leadership is against his former team, GT, in the IPL 2024 opener on March 24 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This stadium holds significance for Hardik, having been his home ground during his tenure with the Gujarat Titans.
The majority of MI players, including Rohit Sharma, have already joined the camp in Mumbai and commenced intense practice sessions. After a disappointing 10th-place finish in 2022 and elimination in IPL 2023 by GT in Qualifier 2, the five-time tournament champions are eager to return to their winning ways in the upcoming IPL season.
The schedule for Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2024 is as follows:
Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
March 24 | Gujarat Titans | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 pm |
March 27 | SunRisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 pm |
April 1 | Rajasthan Royals | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 pm |
April 7 | Delhi Capitals | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3:30 pm |
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