Sunil Gavaskar, the renowned Indian cricketer and commentator, has shared his thoughts on the Mumbai Indians' decision to replace Rohit Sharma as captain. Gavaskar advises fans not to focus on "rights and wrongs" but rather sees the move as beneficial for the team. He points out that Rohit's performance, even with the bat, has declined over the past two years.

In a conversation on Star Sports, Gavaskar attributes the decision to Rohit Sharma's apparent fatigue from leading both in the IPL and international cricket. He believes appointing Hardik Pandya, a successful captain with Gujarat Titans, is a sensible choice given Rohit's weariness.

Gavaskar notes the absence of Rohit's usual spark and suggests that continuous cricket and captaincy responsibilities might have taken a toll on him. He supports the decision to choose a young and successful captain like Hardik, who led Gujarat Titans to two finals and secured the title in 2022.

The cricket legend emphasizes the need for fresh thinking and believes that Hardik Pandya brings exactly that to the Mumbai Indians. Gavaskar expresses confidence that the decision will benefit the team, bringing a positive change without hindering their performance.

Both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have maintained silence on the matter in the public domain. However, earlier reports indicated that one of Hardik's conditions for leaving the Gujarat Titans was to be given the captaincy role by the Mumbai Indians.

The unexpected announcement of Hardik Pandya as captain for the IPL 2024 season raised eyebrows, replacing Rohit Sharma. Speculations had been circulating since Hardik's return from Gujarat Titans. Following the official revelation, Mumbai Indians expressed gratitude to Rohit Sharma through a heartfelt post on social media.

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