Hardik Pandya’s argument: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was seen complaining to the umpire on the field during the IPL match against Delhi Capitals. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya was looking very angry. Hardik Pandya had a heated argument with the umpire on the field. IPL 2024 has been a very bad season for Hardik Pandya as a captain and cricketer. Under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have got only 2 wins in 9 matches of IPL 2024. Mumbai Indians have faced defeat in 6 matches this season. Mumbai Indians are at ninth position in the points table of 10 teams.
Hardik Pandya was surprised by this move of Rishabh Pant
The incident happened in the 10th over of Delhi Capitals’ innings when Abhishek Porel was out after scoring 36 runs. Then captain Rishabh Pant had to come to bat for Delhi Capitals. Rishabh Pant was taking more time to mark his guard after coming to the crease to bat. So Hardik Pandya was very upset. After this, Hardik Pandya angrily went to the umpire and complained about the matter to him. While complaining, Hardik Pandya was seen arguing with the umpire in the middle of the field.
Hardik Pandya was of the opinion that Delhi Capitals players were deliberately delaying which could have resulted in them being penalized for the slow over rate. The late arrival of the opposition batsman to the crease was detrimental for Mumbai Indians as Mumbai Indians had to complete their 20 overs within the stipulated time. Mumbai Indians were in danger of being fined for slow over rate due to Rishabh Pant’s lateness. Also, due to this, changes will have to be made in the fielding of Mumbai Indians.
The way Hardik Pandya faltered showed that Rishabh Pant’s slow attitude could affect the bowling rhythm of Mumbai Indians, but apparently Rishabh Pant had no such intention but Hardik Pandya tried to involve the umpires in this matter. Looked curious. With the help of Jack Fraser McGurk’s explosive innings of 84 runs in 27 balls, Delhi Capitals defeated the struggling Mumbai Indians by 10 runs and strengthened their claim for the playoff race.
