India's former opening batter Aakash Chopra believes that all-rounder Hardik Pandya is still in the process of becoming a polished captain in the realm of cricket, suggesting that Mumbai Indians will need to provide Hardik with significant guidance to mould him into an accomplished leader for the team.
On December 14, Mumbai Indians officially declared Hardik as the new captain for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. This marked the conclusion of Rohit Sharma's illustrious ten-year tenure as the team's captain, a role he assumed midway through the 2013 IPL season.