In a recent IPL match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI), Hardik Pandya, the former captain of GT who recently switched to MI, faced a barrage of criticism from fans. The incident occurred during the match between the two teams at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 24, Sunday. Despite leading GT to consecutive IPL finals, Pandya received a hostile reception from fans for leaving the team.
Hardik first game as captain of MI didn’t end well, with his team suffering a defeat by six runs. However, what grabbed more attention was the unsportsmanlike behavior of some fans towards him. Videos circulating on social media captured fans heckling Pandya with derogatory chants like ‘chapri’ as he left the field.
Speaking of the match, MI won the toss and elected to field first. Despite commendable performances from players like Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee, GT managed to set a challenging target of 168 runs. In response, MI’s batting lineup, led by Pandya himself, tried to chase down the total. However, despite Pandya’s efforts, MI fell short of the target, resulting in GT victory.
The tense atmosphere in the stadium highlighted the emotional investment of fans in the IPL and their reactions to players’ decisions, such as Pandya’s switch from GT to MI. Despite the unpleasant reception, Pandya and his team will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming matches and regain momentum in the tournament.
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