In a surprising turn of events ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction, the Delhi Capitals (DC) have reportedly approached the Mumbai Indians (MI) with an offer to trade for Rohit Sharma. The DC franchise is keen on securing the services of the seasoned Indian opener aꦕnd former MI captain.

Delhi Capitals wanted Rohit Sharma to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024

Sources suggest that the Delhi-based franchise, looking to bolster their squad and eyeing for an Indian captain due to uncertainty over Rishabh Pant’s participation as a full-time player, initiated discussions with MI r﷽egarding a potential trade involving Rohit. The elegant right-hander has been a stalwart for MI and played a pivotal role in their five IPL title victories.

♓💦Rohit has been associated with the Mumbai-based franchise since 2011. Under his leadership, MI became the most successful franchise, winning multiple championships.

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MI’s reaction on DC’s approach

The Mukesh Ambani-owned Mumbai Indians, known for their astute management and a successful team structure, weighed various factors 🐎before making a decision on the trade involving their most successful skipper.

MI rejected DC’s offer, mentioning they are in no mood to release Rohit.

So now, either of Pant or David Warner will have to lead the Delhi squad in the 1ꦬ7th season of the IPL.

MI appoints Hardik Pandya as new captain; fans unhappy

After trading star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans (GT), MI recently appointed the Baroda-lad as their new captaiꦺn.

Following MI’s declaration that Hardik would assume the captaincy for IPL 2024, the franchise has experienced a notable decline in its fan base on Instagram. Responses flood X (formerly Twitter) as fans express their allegiance to Rohit, emphasizing that Mumbai Paltan wouldn’t be the same without him.

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