MS Dhoni’s fans hail their Captain Cool who took over his juniors, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, to remain at the helm in the IPL.
Rohit Sharma’s reign as the skipper of Mumbai Indians (MI) wrapped up with the franchise appointing Hardik Pandya as their captain for the upcoming 2024 IPL season. It’s not just the end of an era; it’s the conclusion of a chapter led by Rohit, who’s been hailed as one of the IPL’s premiere leaders. Interestingly, Rohit found himself in the same boat as another cricket luminary, Virat Kohli, who bid adieu to the captaincy throne at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2021.
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For MI fans, it was a moment of mixed emotions, while MS Dhoni’s supporters couldn’t help but swell with pride, witnessing the younger leaders step down before the seasoned captain, applauding his enduring legacy. On the micro-blogging site ‘X,’ a user exclaimed, “This guy’s gonna step down from captaincy after the two guys who were his successors. What in the longevity is this?” Another witty commentator chimed in, “Who would have thought. Dhoni would remain a captain longer than Kohli & Rohit,” and a third mused, “2008 – 2023 & still going on…The longevity – Mahendra Singh Dhoni.”
In fact, a celebration of Dhoni’s enduring legacy took the form of viral internet memes— a testament to the fans’ exuberance.
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Take a Look:
This guy’s gonna step down from captaincy after the two guys who were his successors. What in the longevity is this? pic.twitter.com/hknwzyUkuO— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) December 15, 2023
no way rohit’s and kohli’s captaincy tenure ended before dhoni— s (@plentifullsoul) December 15, 2023
Rohit Sharma sacked form the Mumbai Indians pic.twitter.com/sRbqSKgcpx— Dennis (@DenissForReal) December 15, 2023
Who would have thought. Dhoni would remain a captain longer than Kohli & Rohit pic.twitter.com/MpvARIGORE— Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 15, 2023
Rohit – Removed from MI CaptaincyKohli – Forced to step down as RCB Captain
MS Dhoni – Running CSK at age of 42.
We have power We have aura We are the Authority !!!!pic.twitter.com/VcHYjhJBgr https://t.co/Rp9PDZIvJP
— ️ (@SuperThala7) December 15, 2023
Virat Kohli Got Sacked From International And Ipl CaptaincyRohit Sharma Got Sacked From Captaincy In IplAnd There Is Ms Dhoni Who Never Got Sacked And Used To Sack Others From TeamThe Longevity Of my captain #MSDhoni#MumbaiIndians #MSDhonipic.twitter.com/vFojvVteaS— ℎ☆•° (@11eleven_4us) December 15, 2023
Talking about numbers, the six-time IPL champion, Rohit Sharma trails behind the iconic MS Dhoni in the hierarchy of the tournament’s most successful captains. Dhoni commands the top spot with an impressive tally of 7 victories. Rewinding to the recent past, the head-to-head battles between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, under the strategic guidance of these influential captains, morphed into a captivating two-way contest, injecting a surge of popularity into the T20 league.
Now, with Rohit no longer at the helm, the clash is sure to take on a different dynamic, as IPL enthusiasts agree that Hardik, known for his too-friendly demeanor, presents a stark contrast when facing Thala Dhoni.
Meanwhile, regardless of whether the 2025 season brings Thala Dhoni to the forefront for CSK fans, one thing remains constant—the celebration of their captain as the G.O.A.T. Whether it’s the iconic jersey number 7 or the captaincy legacy, don’t even get started on the awe-inspiring leadership of the one and only Captain Cool!
