Wasim Jaffer snubbed Rohit Sharma while picking Hardik Pandya's successor |Courtesy – Mumbai Indians
\n\nFormer Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer claimed that Hardik Pandya will not captain Mumbai Indians (MI) next season amid talks of a trade deal. The cricketer-turned-coach claimed that the franchise has enough sample size to move past the star all-rounder in the leadership role, while stating they have struggled under his leadership.
\n\nWhile rumours over Rohit Sharma potentially leading the side have been doing the rounds, Jaffer picked ex-Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav as Hardik's successor. The ex-Indian opener stated that the 2026 T20 World Cup-winning skipper has been associated with the franchise for a long time and called it an obvious choice.
\n\n“He is a proven player and a proven performer. He has been associated with MI for many years. So, there would be nothing wrong with looking at him as an option. I also feel it would be a huge motivation for him as this IPL will be very important for him. He has reached this stage in his career, and he would be even more motivated. Perhaps the responsibility of captaincy could work well for him. So, in my opinion, it is an obvious choice…
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