New Delhi: Mumbai Indians IPL exit prematurely is no surprise The 2024 postseason is no surprise, with the team struggling to find a rhythm under new leadership.Amid turmoil, former Australian captain Michael Clark provides insights into the dynamics between Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharmarevealed their relationship amid speculation of discord.
This nuanced perspective in Clark’s observations will provide answers. He highlighted Rohit Sharma’s character and leadership qualities despite the challenges faced by the team and expressed confidence in Sharma’s ability to support Pandya in difficult times.
Clark told the ‘Around the Wicket’ podcast, “Knowing Rohit Sharma, he would put his arms around Hardik Pandya. That shows the character of Rohit. He is India’s captain… let me tell you. …He wants to win the World Cup.
In this regard, Clark believes that Sharma as a skipper may have played a role in selecting Pandya for India’s T20I World Cup squad.
He stressed, “If it was true that there were serious differences between Rohit and Hardik then Hardik wouldn’t have played in the World Cup. The Indian captain holds so much power.”
Though Clark concedes that there could be divisions within MI camps but at same time he acknowledges talent in him and backing from Sharma for Pandya.In spite of performing poorly in IPL, he mentioned how Pandya could perform on an international platform especially during
The upcoming T20 World Cup .
“I think while there are obviously issues with the way Rohit was removed as captain of Mumbai Indians I don’t think it will affect their friendship, selection or Rohit Sharma. He always keeps Hardy focused on being focused as possible,” said Clark about Indian team member.