India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani is the owner of Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful teams in IPL. His elder son, Akash Ambani and wife, Nita Ambani closely monitor the key decisions of the franchise and often turn cheerleaders for their players during crucial games. Indian cricketer, Rohit Sharma, the only batsman in the world to score a double century twice in limited overs, is the captain of MI. However, earlier this month, it was announced that Hardik Pandya will replace Rohit Sharma as the captain.
An MI fan asks Akash Ambani to bring Rohit Sharma back to Mumbai Indians
Recently, the Mumbai Indians franchise has been facing mixed reactions from fans, who are furious with Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as the captain. During the IPL 2024 auction, Akash Ambani was asked about Rohit by an MI fan, and his short reply brought joy to the entire fan club. During the event, an MI supporter shouted:
“Rohit Sharma ko wapis lao.”