Social Media Wants Rohit As MI Captain! Suryakumar Yadav To Lead In Hardik’s Absence
Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya has been banned for the IPL 2025 opener against Chennai Super Kings on March 23 due to a slow overrate penalty from last season. As a result, Suryakumar Yadav will take charge. MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed Hardik's suspension, sparking discussions among fans demanding Rohit Sharma’s return as captain.
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 set to begin, Mumbai Indians (MI) have confirmed a major change in leadership for their opening clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 23. Star batter Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side in the absence of regular skipper Hardik Pandya. The announcement came after Hardik revealed he is banned for the first match due to a slow overrate offence from the previous IPL season.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed that the franchise received official communication regarding the ban, ruling Hardik out of the Chennai fixture. This decision marks a significant opportunity for Suryakumar, who will captain MI in one of the most high-profile games of the season. The match against CSK is crucial as both teams eye a winning start in what promises to be a thrilling IPL 2025 season.
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