IPL 2023 MI Captain: Only 2 days are left for IPL to start. In such a situation, Mumbai Indians have got a big blow. According to reports, Rohit Sharma may be out of a few matches of the IPL due to the WTC final. In such a situation, Suryakumar can captain Mumbai Indians in his absence. Rohit is the most successful captain in the history of IPL, having won the trophy a record five times. Each of MI's five wins in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 came under his leadership.
It may be noted that just 9 days after the final of the world's richest cricket league, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will face Australia in 2023 final. The World Test Championship (WTC) is to be played at The Oval in London. The finals will start on June 7.
Rest decisions due to WTC final
According to a report in the Indian Express, Rohit Sharma may take a rest for some of the IPL matches given the finals. He may be out for a few matches in the tournament. Let us tell you that MI will start its campaign in a blockbuster match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Sunday (April 2).
Suryakumar can captain Mumbai Indians
The same report states that Suryakumar Yadav could lead the team if Rohit decides to rest during the IPL. After the retirement of Kieron Pollard, Suryakumar may get this opportunity. The world No. 1 T20I batsman was named India's vice-captain for the T20I series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand earlier this year.
