Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma. | (Credits: Twitter
The crowd at the Arun Jaitely Stadium witnessed contrasting reception for Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya before the IPL 2024 clash between the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. The spectators cheered loudly when Rohit Sharma’s name was announced and the boos were loud when Hardik’s name was called out.
A massive backlash erupted over social media when the Mumbai Indians announced Hardik Pandya as their new captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, who won the title 5 times for the franchise. Fans have also given Hardik Pandya a hostile reception in the stadiums, booing him during the toss in in a few matches thus far.
