Is there tension brewing in the Mumbai Indians team? A video suggests so, as Luke Wood, the replacement pacer, seemed to ignore Rohit Sharma, the former five-time IPL-winning captain, who was trying to cheer him up.
Currently, the MI team led by Hardik Pandya is facing off against his former franchise, the Gujarat Titans, at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Luke Wood Ignored Rohit Sharma During MI vs GT Clash
During the 2nd powerplay over, on the 3rd delivery, Luke Wood bowled a dot ball to Gujarat Titans’ opener Wriddhiman Saha. While Wood was retrieving the ball, Rohit Sharma rushed from the other side of the pitch to cheer him. However, Wood ignored Rohit and returned to his position without acknowledging him, leaving Rohit disappointed.
It indeed prompts speculation about the dressing room atmosphere following Hardik Pandya’s captaincy appointment. Could there already be factions forming within the team? One aligned with Pandya’s leadership and another with Rohit Sharma’s.
Watch the viral video here:
Debutant Luke wood ignored Rohit 😠pic.twitter.com/FF1qNDe88X
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It’s surprising to see such incidents unfolding in Mumbai Indians’ very first match of the season, especially involving a player of Rohit Sharma’s stature. Luke Wood, who performed well in the Pakistan Super League, should recognize the significance of his seniors’ attempts to boost his morale.
Questions arise regarding Luke Wood’s behavior, possibly linked to his stint with Peshawar Zalmi, captained by Babar Azam, during the Pakistan Super League. If such incidents repeat, Wood might face criticism from Rohit Sharma’s large fanbase.
Despite individual differences, all Mumbai Indians players share the common goal of winning their sixth IPL title. Their performance against Gujarat Titans is crucial, especially considering their past losses against the Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
