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MI named Hardik Pandya as their captain for the upcoming 2024 edition.

Renowned all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to take the helm as the captain of the Mumbai Indians, succeeding its longest-serving, one of the most successful and loved captains the illustrious Rohit Sharma, MI said in a statement

"I am delighted and proud to assume the Captaincy of Gujarat Titans and thank the franchise for their trust in me to lead such a fine team," said Gill.

Sources had been saying to IANS for the last few days that trades involving Hardik and Green were likely to happen even though they didn't materialise before the IPL 2024 retentions deadline ended at 5pm on Sunday, November 26.

The all-rounder led the Gujarat-based franchise to win the title in the 2022 season of the IPL and was also named the 'Player of the Match' in the final game against Rajasthan Royals.

 There was some good news on MS Dhoni's availability, with him being retained by Chennai Super Kings for the entire 2024 season, after undergoing a knee surgery post making the franchise win IPL 2023.

While Shami's inclusion was a big boost to the bowling attack, Suryakumar continued to have a woeful show in the ODI format.

The trade involves an all-cash agreement where the Mumbai-based franchise will pay a salary of 15 crore rupees to the 30-year-old player and an undisclosed transfer fee to the Titans.

Under his leadership, Gujrat Titans clinched their first IPL title in their debut season in 2023.

The ICC confirmed on Saturday that the star all-rounder won't be able to continue in the mega tournament due to a left ankle injury sustained during the league match against Bangladesh on October 19.

Pandya had injured himself when he appeared to twist his left ankle while trying to stop a shot in his follow-through. He played no further part in that match, and was taken for scans.

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is reportedly not completely fit to be playing the remaining league stage, which will include matches against Sri Lanka, South Africa and Netherlands in that order.

India are on course to top the league stage while England are looking to survive in the tournament they won four years ago

Hardik Pandya had slipped in his follow-through while playing against Bangladesh in Pune on October 19 and missed the clash against New Zealand in Dharamsala on October 22.

India set to face defending champs England in Lucknow on October 29, followed by a match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on November 2. Pandya's participation in the Lucknow match remains uncertain.

Suryakumar was hit by a full toss from the team's throwdown specialist Raghu, leaving him in considerable pain.

Hardik Pandya will miss India's World Cup clash against New Zealand after sustaining an injury and will join the team in Lucknow

Skipper Rohit Sharma offered an update on the fitness of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who injured his ankle while bowling

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was taken to the hospital for scans after he twisted his ankle and fell heavily after bowling three deliveries in his first over in the match against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune.

India's star batter had to pitch in with the ball to bowl 3 deliveries, as Hardik Pandya had to walk off the field with an injury after bowling 3 deliveries in the 9th over.