In the IPL match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Hardik Pandya got a hard time from some fans. They booed him when he came out as captain, shouting for the previous skipper, Rohit Sharma.
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But Pandya changed the mood with his batting. He hit 34 runs from 21 balls, winning over the crowd with his performance. Even though he tried hard, Mumbai Indians lost the match by six wickets.
This isn’t the first time Pandya faced backlash as captain. Fans also booed him in earlier games. Despite the negativity, a video showed Rohit Sharma asking fans to stop booing Pandya, showing respect between players.
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Fans hope Pandya will win them over with a great performance. There was also confusion about banners in the stadium, showing a mix-up in communication.
