Archive · 24 Aug 2025
BCCI Speaks on Hardik Pandya-Rohit Sharma Controversy
After Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as captain of the Mumbai Indians cricket team, some fans were upset.
The BCCI, the main cricket organization in India, contacted Pandya during the Indian Premier League to offer support.
A BCCI official said Rohit Sharma's fans were not happy with the change.
Despite the initial backlash, Pandya performed well in the T20 World Cup, leading to cheers from fans.
Pandya was also the vice-captain of the winning Indian team in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
BCCI reached out to Hardik Pandya during IPL 2024 amid fan backlash.
Rohit Sharma was removed from captaincy of Mumbai Indians.
Hardik Pandya took over the captaincy role.
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla said Rohit Sharma's fans were upset.
Pandya received cheers in Mumbai after the T20 World Cup victory.
- Who
- BCCI, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Mumbai Indians fans.
- What
- BCCI addressed the Hardik Pandya-Rohit Sharma captaincy controversy.
- When
- During IPL 2024 and after the 2024 T20 World Cup.
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To address fan reactions and support Hardik Pandya during the captaincy transition.
Rohit Sharma's Fans
Hardik Pandya's Supporters
Fan Sentiment
Rohit Sharma's Fans
Displeased with the change in captaincy and the treatment of Rohit Sharma.
Hardik Pandya's Supporters
Applauded Pandya for his recent performances and winning the world cup.
- Event
- Mumbai Indians Captaincy Controversy
- Involved Parties
- BCCI, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma
- Captaincy Change
- Rohit Sharma replaced by Hardik Pandya
- BCCI Action
- Reached out to Hardik Pandya during IPL 2024
- Fan Reaction
- Some fans were upset
- Recent event
- T20 World Cup victory for India
- Pandya's Role
- Vice-captain and key player in T20 World Cup