Another season, one other defeat for Mumbai Indians within the opening match because the Hardik Pandya-led franchise went right down to Gujarat Titans by 6 runs on Sunday. The match marked the start of a brand new period for Mumbai, with Hardik Pandya main the aspect, taking up the reins from Rohit Sharma. As the match culminated in a defeat for MI, Rohit was noticed having an intense chat with Hardik on the sector, with the franchise’s proprietor Akash Ambani additionally standing proper subsequent to them.

Throughout the match, Rohit remained within the highlight regardless of not being Mumbai Indians’ skipper anymore. Even in the course of the course of the match, Rohit might be seen talking to Hardik and different gamers, in all probability as a part of sure strategic selections.

In a video that has surfaced on social media, Hardik might be seen coming from behind to hug Rohit. But, the previous MI captain rotated and seemed pissed off as he held an intense chat with the successor. Here’s the video:

#HardikPandya #MIvsGT
Mumbai Indians is now a damaged aspect
Well captained Ashish Nehra
Well bowled Umesh yadav pic.twitter.com/Pksxy85HOI

— DINU X (@Unlucky_Hu) March 25, 2024

Despite the defeat within the opening match, Hardik remained unfazed as he highlighted that the franchise has 13 extra video games in hand to make issues proper.

“Obviously we back ourselves to chase those 42 runs (in the last five overs) but it was one of those days where we see the score quite less in those last five overs, we lost a bit of momentum there,” Pandya stated on the post-match presentation.

“It feels good to be back because this is one stadium where you can enjoy and feel the atmosphere quite lively and obviously the crowd was full and they got a good game as well.” When requested about Varma’s refusal to run a single, the skipper stated, “I think Tilak felt that was a better idea at that point of time. I completely back him. Not an issue, (we have) 13 games to go.”