Hardik Pandya Offers Prayers In Somnath Temple Amid Massive Trolling From Fans During IPL 2024 – WATCH VIDEO
Hardik Pandya faced some serious backlash this IPL season after taking over captaincy and now he was seen offering prayers to Lord Shiva at the holy Somnath Temple
On Friday, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was seen offering prayers at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat. In a video shared by news agency ANI, the Indian all-rounder is depicted pouring milk to Lord Shiva and reciting slokas with folded hands. Pandya, taking advantage of the six-day break granted to the franchise in the ongoing IPL 2024, joined many of his teammates in this spiritual activity. Mumbai Indians concluded their last match against the Rajasthan Royals on April 1 and are scheduled to face the Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. ALSO READ: Rohit Sharma Urges Wankhede Crowd Not To BOO Hardik Pandya During MI Vs RR Match, Fans Say 'HITMAN Is Our Irreplaceable Captain' - WATCH VIDEO
Hardik is currently navigating through one of the most challenging phases of his professional journey. Since his return to Mumbai Indians from the Gujarat Titans and his appointment as captain by the five-time champions, replacing the highly successful Rohit Sharma, he has faced a barrage of criticism, constant trolling, and even booing from the crowd in stadiums. ALSO READ: Sonu Sood Comes Out In Support Of Hardik Pandya Amid Massive Abuse, Trolling Towards The Mumbai Indians Skipper During IPL
MI's initial three losses in the 17th edition, coupled with Hardik's subpar performance, have exacerbated the situation. In MI's recent match against RR, Hardik refrained from bowling, adding to the scrutiny surrounding his contributions. His scores in the tournament thus far have been 11, 24, and 34, further highlighting his struggle. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri offered advice to Pandya, urging him to remain composed and overcome the challenges through consistent displays of excellence.
Shastri emphasized the distinction between international and franchise cricket, highlighting the prerogative of franchise owners in selecting captains. However, he suggested that clearer communication could have mitigated the situation.
#WATCH | Gujarat: Indian Cricket Team all-rounder Hardik Pandya offers prayers at Somnath Temple.
— ANI (@ANI) April 5, 2024
Source: Somnath Temple Trust pic.twitter.com/F8n05Q1LSA
MI are languishing at the last position in the IPL 2024 points table and is the only side yet to win a match this season. They, however, have received a huge boost in the form of Suryakumar Yadav. The No.1 T20I batter missed the first three matches of the season due to an injury. if Suryakumar plays, the Hardik Pandya-led team will hope that his presence helps them with the anticipated turnaround.
The 33-year-old aggressive batter has been out of action since January. He underwent surgery to treat sports hernia and was also nursing an ankle injury which he had sustained during India's tour of South Africa late last year. Suryakumar was the first to arrive for the training session at the Wankhede Stadium, more than an hour before his teammates came for the afternoon session.
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