IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians (MI) fell short in their pursuit of Gujarat Titans’ (GT) target in their inaugural match. Post-match, there was a notable interaction between former captain Rohit Sharma and current skipper Hardik Pandya. Rohit appeared displeased during their conversation.
A circulating video captures Pandya embracing Sharma from behind, initiating a discussion. Rohit, visibly discontent, shares his perspective on a certain matter. His demeanor suggests he may have had some advice for his successor, particularly given Mumbai’s unsuccessful chase.
Rohit Sharma scolds Hardik Pandya for poor captaincy.
Ambani escaped from that place, and Rashid Khan can’t control his laughter.#RohitSharma𓃵 #HardikPandya #RohitSharma #MumbaiIndians #IPL2024 #GTvsMI pic.twitter.com/WfiJffsJ7E
— Santhosh (@santho_chandran) March 24, 2024
Rohit commenced MI’s innings on a positive note, contributing a rapid 43 off 29 balls while pursuing Gujarat’s 168. Despite losing his opening partner Ishan Kishan for a duck, leaving MI at 0/1, Rohit’s dismissal left Mumbai at a comfortable 107/3 in 12.1 overs.
With 62 runs required off 7.5 overs for victory, MI’s formidable batting lineup appeared capable of achieving the target. However, Mumbai faltered, losing wickets at regular intervals.
The match’s climax saw Mumbai needing 19 runs in the final over, with skipper Hardik Pandya at the crease. Pandya dispatched the first delivery for a boundary and followed it with a four. Requiring just 9 runs from 4 balls, Hardik attempted another big shot, resulting in his dismissal.
There’s speculation whether Hardik’s approach to the game perturbed Rohit Sharma or if there were other concerns. However, fans are left pondering the nature of Rohit’s conversation with Hardik, especially with team owner Akash Ambani engaged in conversation with GT’s Rashid Khan nearby.
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