Sachin Mumbai Indians 300x218 Sachin Tendulkar quits Mumbai Indians Captaincy, Harbhahan is new captainIndian Premier League is set to start from 4th April 2012. And just before the start of the IPL season 5.

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar announced to quit Mumbai Indians captaincy.

It is said in reports that Sachin has decided to hand over his captaincy to spin bowler Harbhajan Singh.

The decision was taken by Sachin after a deep decision with the management of Mumbai Indians.

According to the press release issued by Mumbai Indians in media, “Sachin Tendulkar in discussion with the management of Mumbai Indians has decided to hand over the responsibilities of captaining Mumbai Indians in Season V of the Indian Premier League to ace off spinner Harbhajan Singh.”

However, Sachin Tendulkar said, “The Mumbai Indians is more than a team. It is like a family to me. At this point of time, I feel I need a break from the responsibility of captaincy of the Mumbai Indians. After due consideration, I discussed my intention to hand over the Captainship of the team to Harbhajan Singh, with Mukeshbhai and Nitabhabhi.”

Further, the cricketer who recently hit a landmark of hitting 100 international hundreds in International cricket in Asia Cup against Bangladesh, said, “I was touched by the graciousness and wholehearted support they offered me while emphasising that they would accept any decision which helps me to continue enjoying the game. Harbhajan will have my wholehearted support as the senior most player in the team.”