Mumbai Indians shared a heartfelt post for Rohit Sharma after they appointed Hardik Pandya as the new captain to replace the veteran batter ahead of the IPL 2024.
Rohit was named the skipper of the franchise back in 2013 as he took over the role from Ricky Ponting and went on to change the fortunes of the team for good.
Mumbai Indians lifted the IPL title in the 2013 season with Rohit leading the side to more trophies in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, Mumbai Indians won the titles to become the most successful team in the history of the IPL.
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It was only last season that MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won their fifth title and equaled Rohit’s record.
Mumbai Indians paid tribute to Rohit by posting an emotional video, merging all the memorable moments of the star player with the franchise over the last decade.
"Ro, In 2013 you took over as captain of MI. You asked us to Believe. In victories & defeats, you asked us to Smile. 10 years & 6 trophies later, here we are. Our Forever Captain, your legacy will be etched in Blue and gold. Thank you, Captain RO," MI wrote on X.
Rohit already had an IPL trophy under his belt before joining Mumbai which he won with Deccan Charges in 2009 under the captaincy of Australian legend Adam Gilchrist.
"It was in the middle of IPL 2013 when Ricky Ponting decided to hand the reins of captaincy over to a young 25-year-old Mumbaikar. Eleven seasons later, in 2024, the baton is set to be passed again. In that split second while it is in transition, let’s take a moment to let this monumental legacy sink in. Rohit Sharma, our Hitman, our leader, our legend," MI wrote on their official website.
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Talking about Pandya, the star all-rounder joined Mumbai for the second stint from Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2024 auction.
Pandya had joined Mumbai in 2015 and went on to play for them till 2021 before leaving for Gujarat where he won the title in 2022 and led them to another final appearance in the 2023 season.