Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as the Mumbai Indians captain at the start of 2023. Fans are finding it difficult to accept the exit of Rohit Sharma as the captain of the Mumbai Indians team. One of Rohit Sharma’s fans urged the Mumbai Indians (MI) owner Nita Ambani to reappoint Rohit Sharma as captain when she was visiting the Shri Sai Baba temple in Shirdi.
In the ongoing IPL, MI registered a 12-run victory over Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 13. Among the six games they played this season so far, this was MI’s second win. Despite the win, many have praised Rohit for the spontaneous request to opt for a different ball and introduce Karn Sharma, who is hailed as an ‘impact player. ‘
A video went viral on social media where a fan confronted Nita Ambani in Nashik Temple
In a video that went viral, a fan can be seen approaching Nita Ambani at the Shirdi Temple in Nashik. When the Mumbai Indians owner was leaving the temple, a fan came forward with folded hands and requested,
“Rohit Sharma ko captain banao” (Make Rohit Sharma the captain again).
Nita Ambani responded by saying,
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“Baba ki marzi [ Sai Baba’s wish ]”
Here is the viral video
Man was demanding captaincy for Rohit Sharma in front of Nita Ambani. This is madness.💀 pic.twitter.com/dCbdVuQZJu
— Gems of Cricket (@GemsOfCrickets) April 13, 2025
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Rohit Sharma’s IPL career
He started his IPL career with Deccan Chargers, and Rohit joined Mumbai in 2011. He was made captain of the team in 2013. Since then, Rohit Sharma has led Mumbai Indians to wins in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. However, Rohit was replaced by Hardik Pandya before the commencement of IPL 2024.
Hardik Pandya as MI captain
Mumbai Indians fans did not like the change, and they made a fuss about accepting Hardik Pandya every time he entered the field in IPL 2024. But recently, after Hardik Pandya played a crucial role in helping India win the T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy, things took a positive turn. He also played a crucial role in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph under Rohit’s supervision.
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However, in the current season, out of six games, MI has lost four. Three of them were under Pandya’s captaincy. He was banned from the five-time champions’ campaign opener.
MI is currently in the seventh position on the IPL points table. Next, they will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at home on April 17 and Chennai Super Kings (April 20).
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