Rohit Sharma speaks to Nehal Wadhera. | (Credits: Screengrab)
Despite being officially appointed as Mumbai Indians’ captain, Hardik Pandya was letting Rohit Sharma do all the field placings in a video that has gone viral on social media. The video also showed the 30-year-old standing near the boundary watching it all unfold as his predecessor was making all the field adjustments.
A massive backlash erupted over social media when the Mumbai Indians announced Hardik Pandya as their new captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, who won the title 5 times for the franchise. Amid all this, Rohit has been spotted on multiple occasions of providing directions to the players, with the bowlers also coming to the veteran opening batter for advice.
Delhi Capitals set 258 for Mumbai Indians to win after Hardik Pandya puts them into bowl:
Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals hammered 257 in their stipulated 20 overs as Jake Fraser-McGurk led the charge with a 27-ball 84. The Capitals also found contribution from Shai Hope, who hammered 5 sixes in his 17-ball 41. Later, Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs dished out some lusty blows to put Mumbai Indians’ esteemed bowling unit under pressure.
The Mumbai-based franchise has already beaten the Capitals earlier in the tournament at the Wankhede Stadium when Romario Shepherd took Anrich Nortje to the cleaners. Both Delhi and Mumbai are coming off defeats against the SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, respectively. Hence, a win is much-needed for both sides.
