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Rohit Sharma Assumes Mumbai Indians Captaincy in Last Over Amidst Akash Madhwal’s Decision Disregarding Hardik Pandya’s Inputs
Rohit Sharma Assumes Mumbai Indians Captaincy in Last Over Amidst Akash Madhwal’s Decision Disregarding Hardik Pandya’s Inputs
In the final over of an IPL 2024 encounter between the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, Rohit Sharma assumed the captaincy. He had no choice. It was that kind of circumstance. In the end, with one wicket remaining, PBKS needed to score 12 runs off the final over. And keep in mind that Harshal Patel and Kagiso Rabada are significantly superior to what you would typically equate with a No. 10 or 11. In the last delivery of the 19th over, Rabada bowled Hardik Pandya with a hook shot for six that would have removed any doubts, if there had been any.
For the last over, MI captain Hardik had uncapped Indian bowler Akash Madhwal and West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd as his alternatives. The latter had conceded 44 runs in his three overs, but Hardik chose to have faith in the inexperienced right-arm pacer. Before the over began, he was observed having a long talk with Madhwal to correct the field. Rohit intervened in that situation. It seems that the field placements upset the Indian skipper. Heading for Madhwal and Hardik, he ran. The quick bowler began asking for recommendations from the former captain right away. He has frequently praised Rohit’s leadership. After exchanging numerous hand gestures, it appeared like Rohit had chosen the option he felt would work best in that particular circumstance.
