“Chinta mat karo,” Akash Ambani’s response after fans DEMAND Rohit Sharma to be reinstated as captain

Many fans expressed their frustrations to Akash Ambani about Rohit Sharma's removal, but he told them not to worry.

“Chinta mat karo,” Akash Ambani’s response after fans DEMAND Rohit Sharma to be reinstated as captain

Akash Ambani and Rohit Sharma (Image via Cricaddictor)

Many fans were unhappy when Rohit Sharma was removed as the Mumbai Indians captain, only to be replaced by Hardik Pandya. Many netizens expressed their frustration, demanding Sharma to be reinstated as the MI captain, on the internet and in the city. 

During the 2024 IPL Auction, crowds were finally allowed to watch the IPL auction in person, with the Coca-Cola Arena hosting it. During one of the breaks, a fan shouted at the MI owners, “Rohit Sharma ko wapas lau. (Bring Rohit Sharma again).” 

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Akash Ambani, who heard the fan shouting it, confirmed that the former captain will be staying. All he said was “Chinta mat karo, wo batting karega. (Don’t worry, he will bat.” This statement quashed all rumors regarding Sharma’s departure from the franchise. Ever since he was removed from captaincy, many reports claimed he was looking for a trade away from Mumbai Indians. 

Mumbai Indians call out fans who abused Hardik Pandya 

Ever since reports came out Hardik Pandya demanding captaincy as an incentive for his return, he’s been subjected to abuse by Mumbai Indian fans. Many called him a snake, traitor, Judas and what not. 

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Hardik Pandya with the IPL trophy during the open tour bus during 2019 (Image via ESPN)

In defense of their captain, Mumbai Indians released a video calling out all these fans. They claimed that they were not happy with the fans abusing their captain and there was no place for it. The team said they did not tolerate this language and will name the trollers. 

Hardik Pandya was recently traded from Gujarat Titans, being the only IPL winning captain to be transferred. A few weeks later he was announced as the new captain for MI. Many reports suggested that Sharma was looking for a trade away due to his removal, but the owners have confirmed that he will be staying. 

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