Rohit Sharma fans trended boycott Slice on X
The replacement of Rohit Sharma as the captain of Mumbai Indians by Hardik Pandya has left Mumbai fans angered, considering Sharma’s status as a household name and the team’s 5-time IPL championship under his leadership.
In protest, fans have taken to social media platform ‘X’ using the hashtag #BoycottSlice, as Slice is the shirt sponsor for Mumbai Indians.
Why is boycott Slice trending on X/Twitter as Rohit Sharma fans target Mumbai Indians shirt sponsor
Pandya Appointed As New Captain
Burned all the goodies received from @sliceit_#Boycottslicehttps://t.co/kzyPOsfhiU
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) December 18, 2023
Guys I have Resigned My Job From Slice . I was getting almost 2.3cr Yearly But I don't care about Money . If you are sponsor of a r@pist captain franchise 💔💔
Rohit Sharma above anyone.
Good Bye slice .
Good Bye Banglore..#BoycottSlice @sliceit_#BoycottSlice pic.twitter.com/PlTZfHPcsy— Shubham 𝕏 (@DankShubhum) December 18, 2023
Boycott slice 🤬#boycottslice #RIPMumbaiIndians #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/BqpxqopnHS
— DREAM45 (@imShivanshu45) December 18, 2023
Hardik Pandya, acquired in a cash deal from the Gujarat Titans, has been appointed as the new captain of the 5-time champions.
Pandya’s captaincy success with the Gujarat Titans, leading them to their maiden IPL title in the first season and finishing as runners-up in the next, prompted his appointment as Mumbai Indians’ new captain.
The decision has sparked widespread discontent among fans, with some going to the extent of quitting their high-paying jobs at Slice, the team’s sponsor.
IPl 2024 Auction
As the IPL Auction 2024 approaches, suggestions for Rohit Sharma to switch to another team, particularly MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings, have surfaced.
While Sharma remains the captain of the Indian cricket team, the speculation surrounding his future responsibilities is a point of interest.
The announcement of Hardik Pandya as the new captain on December 15 has not been well-received by fans, evident from the significant loss of followers on social media platforms.
MI Lost 400,000 Followers?
Mumbai Indians reportedly lost 400,000 followers on ‘X’ within an hour of the announcement. Rohit Sharma took over the captaincy of Mumbai Indians from Ricky Ponting in 2013, leading the franchise to five IPL crowns, a record equaled by MS Dhoni in IPL 2023.
Pandya’s two-year captaincy success with the Gujarat Titans does not match the legacy of Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians’ skipper, leading to dissatisfaction among fans.
Viral videos, including one of a fan burning the team jersey, and social media posts from teammates Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav further highlight the discontent within the team’s dressing room.
MI’s New Squad
Mumbai Indians’ squad, including new captain Hardik Pandya, comprises Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, and Vishnu Vinod.