Rohit Sharma and spouse Ritika Sajdeh attended the annual perform of Dhirubhai Ambani Worldwide College in Mumbai the place their daughter Samaira is at present learning. It was simply hours after Rohit was changed because the Mumbai Indians skipper by Hardik Pandya following the all-rounder’s sensational commerce transfer from Gujarat Titans forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Rohit was seated among the many different mother and father and in response to footage on social media, Samaira even carried out on stage through the perform. Nonetheless, followers had been left frightened by Rohit and Ritika’s somber expressions on the occasion and plenty of of them took to social media to attract a direct reference to the lack of captaincy.

Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh from the Dhirubhai Ambani Worldwide College Annual Day yesterday! Take a look at our lovely bean, Child Samaira although pic.twitter.com/54BFecADkeSravani. (@pullshotx45) December 16, 2023

Image of Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh from yesterday’s perform.

They’re fully damaged . pic.twitter.com/8XgeaJvTVn

— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) December 16, 2023

Rohit sharma and ritika yesterday at annual perform of dhirubhai Ambani worldwide college. pic.twitter.com/CCgxiWsiNA

— SURBHI SHARMA (@Imsurbhis) December 16, 2023

Rohit sharma and ritika fully damaged in yesterday daughter ‘s college perform
RIP MUMBAI INDIANS#ShameOnMI #shameonmumbaiindians #MumbaiIndians #RohitSacked #RohithSharma
Why they sacked Rohit ,worst franchise ever , do not give respect to Rohit sharma pic.twitter.com/Ct7Fb1JO50

— Shubham Jain (@Shubham09273730) December 16, 2023

Rohit Sharma with spouse Ritika noticed at Dhirubhai Ambani worldwide College’s Annual day. #RohitSharma #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/UhoxNzdj2P

— Bollywood As we speak (@BollywoodToday_) December 15, 2023

The announcement from Mumbai Indians comes after Hardik made a return to the franchise final month, following a high-profile commerce from Gujarat Titans, whom he led prior to now two seasons.

In an announcement, Mumbai Indians mentioned the change in management was a part of their future planning and thanked Rohit for his exemplary service to the franchise.

Mumbai Indians are probably the most profitable IPL franchise alongside Chennai Tremendous Kings who each have received 5 titles every.

“It’s consistent with this philosophy that Hardik Pandya will assume captaincy of Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2024 season.”

Rohit, who just lately led India to the ODI World Cup ultimate, had been captaining the franchise since 2013 after they lifted first of their 5 IPL trophies.

The opposite titles underneath Rohit’s captaincy got here in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. Mumbai Indians had made it to the play-offs in IPL 2023.

“We categorical our gratitude to Rohit Sharma for his distinctive management; his tenure because the captain of the Mumbai Indians since 2013 has been nothing in need of extraordinary.

“His management has not solely introduced unparalleled success to the staff however has additionally solidified his place as one of many most interesting captains within the historical past of the IPL.

“Beneath his steerage, MI grew to become probably the most profitable and beloved groups ever. We’ll look ahead to his steerage and expertise on and off the sector to additional strengthen MI.

“We welcome Hardik Pandya as the brand new captain of MI and want him all the easiest,” added Jayawardene.

Hardik contributed to Mumbai’s superb run within the IPL, taking part in a key position within the staff’s triumph between 2015 and 2021 earlier than leaving to captain the Titans. He led them to the title on its IPL debut in 2022 and to a runners-up end earlier this yr.

The numerous improvement additionally raises questions on Rohit’s future within the shortest format. The 36-year-old was left heartbroken after India fell brief within the ultimate hurdle towards Australia within the ODI World Cup at residence after successful 10 video games on the trot.

One other ODI World Cup look appears unlikely however he might be again to guide India within the T20 World Cup in six months’ time.

Apparently, Rohit and Virat Kohli haven’t turned up for India within the T20 format for the reason that semifinal exit on the World Cup in Australia final yr.

(With PTI inputs)