Rohit Sharma vs Hardik Pandya | Yuvraj Singh Supports Hardik
"Things always get harder as you age" - Yuvraj Singh regarding the captaincy dispute between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya
Following the announcement of five-time champion Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), the team gained attention. With this, the tenure of Rohit Sharma, who has been captaining the Mumbai-based team since 2013, came to an end. Along with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, the renowned opener guided MI to five IPL titles, becoming him the most successful captain in the history of the lucrative competition.
Meanwhile, former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh spoke out on the captaincy controversy, claiming that it will be difficult when a player ages and teams will rely on young players. He also claimed that he had been in the same scenario, but he believes that "there can't be a replacement for experience."
"In franchise cricket, things always get challenging as you get older. Every club is constantly striving to promote a young player on whom they have invested a lot of money, which is only natural. I have also been in this predicament. However, experience cannot be replaced. Rohit has extensive experience and has delivered. But a franchise must look long-term," Yuvraj told The Times of India... Read More Cricket updates on Crickex IPL