Mumbai Indians Witness Significant Twitter Follower Drop Following Captaincy Change.

In a surprising turn of events, Mumbai Indians experienced a sharp decline of 400,000 Twitter followers within an hour of announcing Hardik Pandya as their new captain for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. The announcement, made on December 15, marked the end of Rohit Sharma's decade-long captaincy reign, during which he secured an impressive five IPL titles.

Rohit Sharma, an integral part of Mumbai Indians' success, decided to step down from the leadership role after the 2023 T20 World Cup semi-final loss. While he won't be guiding the team in IPL 2024, Sharma is set to make a comeback during the 2-match Test series against South Africa starting on December 26.

The change in captaincy was officially announced on the evening of December 15. Mahela Jayawardene, Global Head of Performance for Mumbai Indians, highlighted the team's commitment to legacy-building and future readiness, emphasizing the transition to Hardik Pandya as part of this philosophy.

Hardik Pandya, who previously captained Gujarat Titans, makes a return to Mumbai Indians after a successful stint with the debutant team. Leading them to victory in IPL 2022, Pandya showcased his all-round prowess, securing the Player of the Match title in the final.

The abrupt loss of followers on social media indicates a mixed reaction from fans, possibly reflecting the emotional attachment to Rohit Sharma's captaincy. As the countdown to IPL 2024 begins, all eyes will be on Hardik Pandya as he takes charge of Mumbai Indians in the quest for further glory.