Mumbai Indians (MI) won their first match of the 2024 IPL season last time out against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Wankhede Stadium. West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd smashed Anrich Nortje for 32 in the final over of the innings, taking MI to a total of 234 in 20 overs /5. In the chase, DC threatened to achieve the target with Tristan Stubbs’ unbeaten 72 off 25 balls. However, Gerald Coetzee took three wickets in the final as MI registered a comprehensive victory by 29 runs.
Despite MI’s win, one young fan is not happy with captain Hardik Pandya’s leadership so far this season.
In a viral video, the young fan said MI made a mistake by replacing Rohit Sharma with Hardik as captain and said the team has no loyalty to the opener who led them to five IPL titles Spend.
“Jo Captain (Rohit) aapko paanch IPL tropy jitaya, uske liye itna bhiloyty nahi rakhte ho (show some loyalty to your five-time championship-winning captain),” the youngster said while reiterating that Hardik should be discharged Captainship.
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The young fan said MI won the match because of Sheppard’s carnage in the final over and Hardik not bowling a single over.
“Romario Shepherd in the last over (batting) hi Humein bachaya, Apne bowler boht achhe (Sheppard in the last over) The big batting saved us, our bowlers were very good). Good thing Hardik didn’t get the bowling, otherwise the game would have been over in the 14th over,” the kid quipped.
The young fan also urged Hardik to start taking wickets and improve his strike rate while batting.
“Strike rate badha, captaincy dekh, aur wickets bhi chatka thode, boht run deta hai woh (increase your strike rate, watch your captain and take a few wickets, give away too many runs).”
Hardik’s leadership has come under scrutiny after three defeats. However, fans were angrier with him replacing Rohit.
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