Rohit Sharma Urges Wankhede Crowd Not To BOO Hardik Pandya During MI Vs RR Match, Fans Say 'HITMAN Is Our Irreplaceable Captain' - WATCH VIDEO

Mumbai Indians faced a massive defeat in their first home game this season against the Rajasthan Royals and Hardik Pandya got the heat from the crowd in the form of booing. Right from the toss, till the end of the match, the Indian All-rounder wasn't spared by the home audience after taking over the captaincy from the Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma. The hate from the fans is the reason that the former Gujarat Titans star took Hitman's captaincy away when he was the right man to lead the side. The man who has given this franchise five IPL trophies by his captaincy brilliance. ALSO READ: Sonu Sood Comes Out In Support Of Hardik Pandya Amid Massive Abuse, Trolling Towards The Mumbai Indians Skipper During IPL

Well, Mumbai Indians suffered a big loss but what we witnessed in the match was Rohit Sharma's massive fan following. From 'Mumbai cha raja Rohit Sharma' to 'We want Rohit' chants, the stadium went berserk when the Indian opener was placed deep in the field. What was number 45's heartfelt gesture that is winning the internet is when he urged everyone to stop booing by his actions on the ground. Sharma pointed at the crown and asked them not to boo the Mumbai Indians skipper. 

This gesture from hitman is winning the internet! A user appreciated Rohit Sharma and wrote, 'Thats what legendary players do, he took away his captaincy but RS is showing he is a team mahn.' Another one commented, 'Ek hee toh dil hai Rohit bhai kitne baar jeetogey.' Fans in a large number hailed the top order batsmen's wonderful gesture towards his teammate and many demanded he should be made the MI captain once again. What are your thoughts on the Indian skipper's heartfelt gesture in the field?

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