Know if Suryakumar Yadav really sent a letter to the MI management
Speculations about internal discord within the Mumbai Indians camp persist following the appointment of Hardik Pandya as the new captain, displacing Rohit Sharma.
Did Suryakumar Yadav really send a letter to the MI management refusing to play under Hardik Pandya in IPL 2024
Amidst the backlash from MI and Rohit Sharma’s supporters on various social media platforms, rumors surfaced suggesting that senior players Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah communicated their reluctance to play under Hardik Pandya through emails and letters sent to the MI management and owners. However, the veracity of such claims isn’t confirmed as of now with them likely only rumors.
Suryakumar Yadav send a letter to MI management that he does not want play under Pandya's captaincy 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/zBdNbXvtyk
— Aryan 45 🇮🇳 (@Iconic_Rohit) December 18, 2023
BIG BREAKING 🚨 : Suryakumar Yadav sent a letter to Mumbai Indians that don't want to play under Hardik Pandya.
SNAKE MUMBAI INDIANS pic.twitter.com/0yC6XfJpf3
— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝕏 (@ImHydro45) December 17, 2023
Pandya Became New Captain
Hardik Pandya, traded back to the Mumbai Indians just 20 days earlier, was unveiled as the franchise’s new skipper, succeeding the 36-year-old Rohit Sharma.
Despite Rohit’s leadership that secured five IPL titles for MI, the team failed to reach the final in the last three seasons. Meanwhile, Pandya propelled the Gujarat Titans to consecutive IPL finals, clinching the trophy last year and finishing as the runner-up this year against CSK.
Yadav and Bumrah Dissatisfied
In the lead-up to the IPL 2024 auction, reports persisted that Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah remained dissatisfied with Pandya’s captaincy appointment, a sentiment they conveyed to the team management and owners.
A Twitter user, @ImHydro45, posted: “BREAKING: Mumbai Indians players, including Bumrah & Suryakumar Yadav, are sending emails and letters to the management expressing their unwillingness to play under Hardik Pandya. Rohit Sharma is their leader. ROHIT BIGGER THAN MI.”
During the auction, MI strengthened their pace attack by acquiring Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madhushanka, and Nuwan Thushara.
Fans Reaction
The appointment of Hardik Pandya as the new captain of Mumbai Indians, replacing Rohit Sharma, has sparked discontent among Mumbai fans.
This is particularly significant given Sharma’s stature as a household name and the team’s impressive track record of winning the IPL championship five times under his leadership.
In response to the change, fans have expressed their displeasure on the social media platform ‘X’ by initiating a hashtag campaign, #BoycottSlice, as Slice serves as the shirt sponsor for Mumbai Indians.
Pandya’s successful stint as captain with the Gujarat Titans played a pivotal role in his selection for the leadership role in Mumbai Indians.
Under his guidance, the Titans secured their maiden IPL title in the first season and ended as runners-up in the subsequent one.
Despite Pandya’s proven track record, the decision to replace Rohit Sharma has led to widespread discontent among fans.
Some have even taken drastic measures, such as resigning from high-paying jobs at Slice, the team’s sponsor, as a form of protest against the unexpected captaincy change.
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