Chennai Super Kings Become Most Followed Indian Premier League Franchise On Instagram

Mumbai Indians experienced a significant loss in their follower count on Instagram due to discontent among fans regarding their unprecedented decision to change their captain ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Mumbai Indians named star all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their new captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma, who had been at the helm since 2013.

Mumbai Indians, previously leading in Instagram followers, now stand second behind their arch-rivals, Chennai Super Kings, in the run-up to the upcoming season.

Hardik Pandya made a return to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans for his second tenure with the five-time champions through a trade. He's set to lead the team in the IPL 2024 season.

Currently, Chennai Super Kings hold the top spot among IPL franchises in terms of followers on Instagram, boasting the following of 13.1 million, while Mumbai Indians stand second with 12.7 million followers.

Fans, expressing their discontent across various platforms, were noticeably disappointed by the franchise's unexpected decision, causing a wave of surprise and dissatisfaction.

Rohit Sharma assumed the captaincy of MI in 2013, succeeding Ricky Ponting. Under his leadership, the team clinched five IPL titles, placing him as the joint most successful captain in tournament history alongside CSK skipper MS Dhoni.