Rohit Sharma, the iconic figure of Mumbai Indians (MI) cricket, is gearing up to dive into the team’s training camp at the Wankhede Stadium for the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. As per insights from report, Rohit is slated to join the MI squad on March 18th (Monday) to kickstart his preparations for the 17th edition of the lucrative tournament. Sources close to the development disclosed that Rohit’s delayed entry into the training camp was primarily due to his national commitments.

Rohit is going to join the team

A source told, “Rohit Sharma will join Mumbai Indians camp from today (March 18).”

They also added, “Since Rohit was on national duty for a long time, he took a break but will most likely join the camp from today.” 

In a notable shift, Rohit Sharma will be playing under the leadership of Hardik Pandya in IPL 2024, relinquishing his role as the captain. Mumbai Indians orchestrated the transfer of Hardik Pandya from the Gujarat Titans and entrusted him with the captaincy.

This decision sent shockwaves across the cricketing realm, sparking intense discussions among fans and pundits alike. During Rohit’s tenure as captain, Mumbai Indians secured an impressive tally of five IPL titles, cementing his legacy in the tournament’s history.

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Shift in leadership dynamics

Notably, Rohit Sharma made a conspicuous appearance at the Ranji Trophy Final at the Wankhede Stadium merely two days after India’s home Test series against England concluded. Observers spotted the Indian cricket stalwart in Mumbai’s dressing room, closely monitoring the thrilling encounter between Mumbai and Vidarbha.

Rohit had recently led Team India to a remarkable turnaround victory in the Test series against England. Despite a shaky start with a loss in the opening Test, India bounced back emphatically, clinching four consecutive wins to secure the series with a commanding 4-1 margin.