Irfan Pathan support to Rohit Sharma following Hardik Pandya\'s appointment as captain

Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Irfan Pathan has come out in support of Rohit Sharma following Hardik Pandya's appointment as captain by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2024.

Mumbai Indians have made a significant transition in leadership by handing over captaincy duties to Hardik Pandya for the upcoming IPL season on Friday.

Irfan Pathan seems to be disappointed with Mumbai Indians decision to move on from Rohit Sharma as a captain and giving leadership role to Hardik Pandya, who was traded from Gujarat Titans this month.

Taking to his X handle (formerly Twitter), Pathan tweeted that Rohit Sharma's will always be at the top in the legacy of Mumbai Indians 

"Kitne bhi saal ki purani ye franchise kyon na ho jaae sabse upar naam Rohit Sharma ka rahega. @ImRo45 @mipaltan"

Translation: No matter how many old is this franchise, Rohit Sharma's name will forever be at the top

Kitne bhi saal ki purani ye franchise kyon na ho jaae sabse upar naam Rohit Sharma ka rahega. @ImRo45 @mipaltan

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 15, 2023

Rohit Sharma's end to his 10-year captaincy stint with Mumbai Indians came as a surprise as many felt that he will be leading the five-time IPL champions to another title in the IPL 2024