Ravichandran Ashwin Advocates Rohit Sharma's Return as Mumbai Indians Captain and Advises on Hardik Pandya's Future
Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that Mumbai Indians consider reinstating Rohit Sharma as captain ahead of IPL 2027 while retaining Hardik Pandya purely as a player to maximize his potential despite his injury struggles. Ashwin emphasized the difficulty of replacing Pandya's all-rounder role and stressed the importance of keeping him happy to perform well. He mentioned that Pandya might leave the franchise if he feels things are not working despite efforts to manage his role. Ashwin also noted that Rohit Sharma has the respect of the dressing room, and his leadership could help create a positive team environment for better performances.