[Watch] Fans In Hyderabad Throw Chappals At Hardik Pandya During Live Screaning – Mumbai Indians made a bold move ahead of IPL 2024, reacquiring Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans and appointing him as captain, displacing Rohit Sharma. This decision stirred strong reactions among Rohit Sharma supporters and loyal MI fans, who felt it disrespected their beloved captain. The backlash against Pandya was intense, evident even during Mumbai Indians’ inaugural match against Gujarat Titans, where jeers and boos echoed from the stands, a proof of Sharma’s iconic status within the team.
However, the disappointment didn’t end there. Mumbai Indians faced Sunrisers Hyderabad in their next match, a significant milestone as it marked Rohit Sharma’s 200th IPL appearance for the team. Opting to field first after winning the toss, Pandya couldn’t foresee the onslaught awaiting his side. Sunrisers’ batsmen wreaked havoc, with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma leading the charge. The total amassed by Hyderabad, a staggering 277 runs, set a new IPL record.
Despite a valiant effort in their chase, Mumbai Indians fell short, managing 246 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Though Rohit Sharma and other batsmen showed glimpses of brilliance, the target proved insurmountable. Hardik Pandya, despite his captaincy, couldn’t make a significant impact with the bat, scoring 24 runs off 20 balls.
[Watch] Fans In Hyderabad Throw Chappals At Hardik Pandya During Live Screening
In the second match in Hyderabad, Hardik Pandya faced familiar hostility as he was booed and jeered once more. Fans didn’t hold back, taunting him with chants of “Rohit, Rohit” while expressing their disapproval. The reactions mirrored those of the previous game, with the crowd’s animosity towards Pandya evident through their relentless jeers and boos. Fans at a live cricket screening in Hyderabad showed their disdain for Hardik Pandya by throwing chappals and sandals at the screen when his face appeared. The incident highlights the intense emotions Rohit Sharma fans harbour towards Pandya, indicating a deeper level of disapproval and outrage.
Fans throwing Chappals and Sandals in Live Cricket Screening in Hyderabad.
Outrage is Real. Hardik Pandya is on the radar again of Rohit Sharma fans.#MumbaiIndians #RohitSharma #SRHvsMI
— 🕊️ (@retiredMIfans) March 27, 2024