The Mumbai Indians will play their IPL 2025 season opening against the Chennai Super Kings, their bitter rivals, in Chennai, captained by Suryakumar Yadav. Due to a one-match ban he received at the end of the previous season for his slow over rate, regular captain Hardik Pandya is unable to play in this match.
Given that Suryakumar has assumed the role of T20I captain in the past year and that Jasprit Bumrah is also out by injury, his candidacy is not shocking. During the preseason press conference, which he attended with head coach Mahela Jayawardene, Hardik revealed that Suryakumar Yadav would be captaining the CSK game.
“India is also led by Suryakumar Yadav.
When asked who the stand-in captain will be for the big match, Hardik said, “He will lead Mumbai Indians in the first match.”
The Mumbai Indians team has three consistent captains with a track record of success. Currently leading the national squad in Tests and ODIs, Rohit Sharma has captained India in all formats. Additionally, from 2013 to 2023, he led the Mumbai Indians for 11 seasons. The current captain of India for Twenty20 Internationals is Suryakumar Yadav, followed by Test captain Jasprit Bumrah.
“I am lucky,” wrote Hardik. “Three captains are playing with me. To the side, it adds extra experience. There are three distinct minds who have led India in various capacities, so I know that I can get assistance if I need it. with a wealth of years of expertise.” “They can put the arm around my shoulder and always be there for me,” he continued. That’s how I see it.
For MI’s second game, an away game against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on March 29, Hardik is expected to make his captaincy comeback.
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