Rohit Sharma on Hardik Pandya:
After a string of three losses in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, the Mumbai Indians (MI) finally clinched a win. Triumphing in their fourth match, they delivered a crushing 29-run defeat to the Delhi Capitals (DC), sending waves of joy throughout the team.
Under new captain Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai team initially stumbled, losing their first three matches. However, they managed a turnaround in their fourth game. Following this win, Rohit Sharma was awarded a special accolade in the dressing room.
Rohit Surprised by Award Announcement
Rohit's explosive 49 runs off 29 balls against Delhi earned him recognition from Mumbai Indians' coach Mark Boucher. Praised for being the most experienced player in the lineup, Rohit appeared taken aback, yet a smile quickly spread across his face. Batting coach Kieron Pollard then affixed the award badge on Rohit's jersey.
A Performance That Echoes Leadership
'This was the batting excellence we've been striving for since the first match,' said Rohit. 'It demonstrates that individual performances don't matter when the entire batting group synthesizes. By eyeing the team's goal, such scores become attainable.'
Rohit continued, 'This is the performance we've been discussing for a long time. It's exactly what the batting coach (Pollard), Mark (Boucher), and captain (Hardik Pandya) aim for. It's incredible to see it in action, and as mentioned, we need to maintain this momentum.'
