Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya interacting with Rohit Sharma throughout IPL Cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (Categorical photograph by Nirmal Harindran)
There was a smattering of boos on the toss, it acquired louder when he got here on to bowl and conceded just a few boundaries within the Powerplay, and acquired much more definitive after a diving effort to forestall a boundary. Hardik Pandya’s ‘switch’ was already seen as a game-changer within the league, and it has now introduced in a football-like environment to the IPL the place former gamers getting booed has change into a actuality.
In the long run although, as an Australian captain as soon as famously talked about, he had the possibility to silence the Ahmedabad crowd (nicely, considerably, given there have been nonetheless loads of MI followers). Hardik had the bat in hand and stood confidently on the crease as MI wanted 19 off the final over. Umesh Yadav’s first ball was off-pace and quick, and was smashed over cover- level in signature fashion for six. The second ball too was broad of off-stump and was put away for 4. It was arrange for a grandstand end however Umesh went for a quicker quick ball that cramped Hardik for room and he was caught at long-on.
Until then, Hardik had managed to maintain a examine on his feelings by means of what was a tough night time. However as he walked off the pitch, he took off his helmet, frustration writ giant, and set free some steam. One defeat doesn’t make a season, particularly not within the opener for MI who’re used to it. However it was a night of untamed feelings for the person within the highlight. (READ MORE)