Mumbai Indians skipper captain Hardik Pandya broke his silence on the captaincy change controversy that struck the franchise after Rohit Sharma was eliminated because the chief of the pack, making manner for the returning all-rounder from Gujarat Titans. Hardik was signed as a commerce from Guajrat, a franchise he determined to affix two years in the past. In a press convention organised by the Mumbai Indians on Monday, Hardik mentioned that he is not anticipating something awkward between him and Rohit.

“It is a surreal feeling to be again. All the things that I’ve identified since 2015 has been by means of this journey. I by no means thought I would attain right here, and looking out ahead to enjoying on the Wankhede, my favorite floor,” Hardik mentioned on his comeback.

When requested concerning the captaincy change, the all-rounder mentioned that he expects Rohit’s hand on his shoulder every time he feels the necessity.

“Rohit Sharma is Captain of Staff India which helps me, what this group has achieved, was achieved beneath his management and I simply carry ahead. I performed entire profession beneath him and I do know he’ll all the time have his hand on my shoulder,” he mentioned.

Hardik Pandya mentioned “Rohit Sharma is captain of Indian group, which helps me, what this group has achieved, was achieved beneath his belt – I simply carry ahead, I performed entire profession beneath him and I do know, he’ll all the time have his hand on my shoulder”. pic.twitter.com/DgBJX1EBDs

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Hardik additionally confirmed that he can be bowling for MI on this season, having beforehand resorted to being solely a batter due to damage considerations.

Whereas the followers’ feelings on the captaincy change saga have been adverse at instances, Hardik mentioned that he solely likes to consider the issues he can management.

“I can be bowling. I respect the followers’ feelings however I can solely management the controllable. I respect them however I’ll deal with what I might be doing (as captain),” he mentioned.

When requested if he has had a chat with Rohit because the captaincy change, Hardik mentioned that no concrete chat has been attainable because the Hitman has been travelling.

“I have never received a whole lot of time to speak with Rohit as a result of he has been touring. I’ll undoubtedly catch up when he hyperlinks up with the group,” he mentioned.