Crowd reacts to Hardik Pandya's IPL 2024 captaincy

In a surprising turn of events during an IPL 2024 match, Mumbai Indians' new captain, Hardik Pandya, faced boos from the crowd at Wankhede Stadium during the toss against Rajasthan Royals. The loud chants of "Rohit, Rohit" showed strong support for former captain Rohit Sharma.

Unexpected Reception

As Hardik Pandya walked out for the toss, the Wankhede crowd's boos drowned out the broadcaster, Sanjay Manjrekar. The fans' loyalty to Rohit Sharma was evident, with chants for him ringing through the stadium.

This wasn't the first time Hardik faced a less-than-warm reception. Previously, in Mumbai's first match against Gujarat at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he was booed by the Ahmedabad crowd. Additionally, during their match against SunRisers in Hyderabad, he also faced a similar reaction.

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Controversy surrounds IPL captaincy

Hardik Pandya's journey as Mumbai Indians' captain has been marked by controversy. His appointment came after a sensational trade from Gujarat before the auction last year. The unexpected boos and chants from the crowd have added to the drama surrounding his captaincy.

The IPL 2024 season has brought unexpected twists for Hardik Pandya, with fans expressing their support for former captain Rohit Sharma in a vocal manner. As the season progresses, it remains to be seen how Hardik handles this challenging situation and leads the team forward.

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