Mumbai Indians Likely To Release Hardik Pandya Ahead of IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Reports
Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, there are reports emerging that Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya may be released by the team due to their poor performance in the previous edition of the tournament.
Hardik Pandya is one of the best all-rounders in the modern-day cricketing era. Especially in the T20I format, Pandya has turned out to be an absolute match-winner for India and played an important role in India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Pandya not only scores runs and takes wickets but is also an exceptional fielder. Pandya has a good sense of the game and plays an important role in helping the captain make decisions. During his captaincy period, the Indian team registered exceptional success in the shortest international format. Rashid Khan Gives a Witty Smile to Haris Rauf As He Plays a ‘Unique Shot’ Off Pakistani Pacer for a Boundary During Trent Rockets vs Welsh Fire ‘The Hundred’ 2024 Match (Watch Video).
However, despite being such a great player, controversies have never left Hardik Pandya. One such controversy was the rift between him and former Mumbai Indians captain and batsman Rohit Sharma. Pandya was named as the captain of MI replacing Rohit ahead of the IPL 2024 and since then Sharma has been rumoured to be angry with the MI management and Hardik as well. The controversy was reflected in Pandya's performance as well and he showcased a below-average performance during the 17th edition of the cash rich league. Also, MI weren't able to make it to the playoffs and finished at the bottom of the points table. India Captain Rohit Sharma Looks To Break Multiple Batting Records During 2nd ODI Against Sri Lanka.
What is Hardik Pandya's Future With the Mumbai Indians?
Despite being the hero in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa, Hardik Pandya was replaced as the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team whereas Suryakumar Yadav was named as the new T20I captain. Now, there are reports emerging that Pandya might also be released by the Mumbai Indians management ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction and they might return to Rohit Sharma for the captaincy. Suryakumar Yadav is also another candidate whom might get the MI captaincy in the Indian Premier League 2025.
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