Yuvraj Singh revealed why the captaincy of Mumbai Indians was changed from Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya!

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The recent decision by Mumbai Indians (MI) to appoint Hardik Pandya as their captain in place of long-time leader Rohit Sharma for the 2024 IPL season has created a buzz in the cricket world. Rohit Sharma, who led MI to five IPL wins since 2013, has been replaced by Hardik Pandya, who joins MI from Gujarat Titans.

Legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh provided information about this strategic move by MI. Singh acknowledged the challenges faced by experienced players in franchise cricket and stressed the continued pursuit of young talent. In an interview with The Times of India, he said, 'In franchise cricket, as you get older, it always gets tougher. Every franchise always wants to promote a young player on whom they have spent a lot, and that is absolutely fair.

Recognizing Rohit Sharma's vast experience and past achievements, Singh highlighted the need for the franchise to think long-term. The emergence of young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma and Shivam Dubey have added a new dynamism to the T20 landscape, creating a competitive environment for established players.

Amid this changing scenario, Yuvraj Singh is optimistic about the value of experience in T20 cricket. He stressed that despite the increasing competition, the skills and knowledge possessed by players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain invaluable assets to any team. The move to appoint Hardik Pandya as captain can be seen as part of MI's strategy to bring new energy and dynamism to the team for the upcoming season, aiming to regain its IPL dominance.