"What Made MI Decide Rohit Shouldn't Lead?" Boucher Asked In Pandya's Presence. This Happens Next - Watch

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as the Mumbai Indians skipper ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Pandya, who completed a sensational trade move from Gujarat Titans, ended Rohit's ten-year tenure as captain and the decision has split both experts and fans. In an event organised by the franchise on Monday, Hardik and head coach Mark Boucher answered questions from the media but both of them avoided answering questions pertaining to the captaincy situation. In multiple videos posted on social media, reporters were heard asking questions regarding Rohit and the situation but they were discouraged from continuing with their queries.

If the captaincy transition was smooth, why would you not answer what made the management remove Rohit Sharma as skipper?

Just makes it clear that MI messed up thing.pic.twitter.com/IYpssznNsC

In one video, a reporter asked Hardik if he had a 'captaincy clause' in his contract during the trade to MI but the all-rounder did not answer the question. On another occasion, Boucher was asked about what made the side replace Rohit as the captain but the former South Africa cricketer avoided answering.

Hardik  believes that there won't be any awkwardness between him and Rohit. As MI continue to gear up for the upcoming season, Hardik opened up about his relationship with Rohit and he believes that the Indian skipper will bring in his experience and back him throughout the season.

Hardik Pandya & Mark Boucher dropping the questions asked by Fans.

Where is the credibility of fans @mipaltan ??

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"First of all, it won't be different he is going to be there to help me out if I need his help. At the same time, you have also