Wasim Akram Slams Hardik Pandya’s Trollers – Right when the IPL 2024 hype was building up, Mumbai Indians made a surprising move by bringing back Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans and making him the captain. He took over from the legendary Rohit Sharma, who has won the IPL five times as captain. The decision caused quite a stir on social media. The Rohit Sharma supporters and Indian cricket fans expressed their strong disapproval.
Pandya’s comeback to the Mumbai camp has sparked a lot of interest and discussion among cricket fans all over the country, with many curious about the impact it will have on the team’s dynamics.
The controversy surrounding Hardik Pandya’s captaincy extended beyond the realm of social media. During every IPL match, Pandya had to endure a constant stream of boos, jeers, and verbal abuse from passionate Rohit Sharma fans and the lively stadium crowd. It was evident that they were having a hard time accepting Rohit’s replacement. Every game became a true test of Pandya’s determination as he faced the unwavering hostility from the crowd.
The atmosphere in the stands was charged with intense emotions. Fans expressed their disappointment by insulting and abusing Hardik Pandya. Pandya’s captaincy journey began in the midst of intense scrutiny and unwavering loyalty to the former skipper, Rohit Sharma.
Former Pakistan pacer, Wasim Akram shared his concern regarding the ongoing booing of Hardik Pandya by fans in India. He pointed out a cultural problem where fans in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh have a tendency to hold grudges and never let go of past events, passing them down to future generations.
Wasim Akram Slams Hardik Pandya’s Trollers
Wasim Akram highlighted the importance of fans maintaining a calm and supportive atmosphere towards their players, including Pandya, who is a member of the Mumbai Indians team. He emphasised the significance of supporting the team and its players, rather than fixating on previous choices or shortcomings. Akram kindly reminded fans to look ahead and continue showing their support for the team, while also being open to constructive feedback.
“This is the problem in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. We never forget. We tell our kids that when Pandya’s kid is born, you have to remind him why he became captain 20 years ago. We don’t move on.”I think fans need to be a little calm. At the end of the day, he is your player. He plays for Mumbai Indians, and he is the one who can make you win. There is no point booing your own player. You can criticize a little bit, but move on,” Akram said Sportskeeda.
“In my view, Rohit Sharma should have continued as captain for one more year. Perhaps, next year, Hardik Pandya could have been the captain,” Wasim Akram concluded.
