WATCH: Rohit Sharma gets a hero’s welcome in Mumbai for IPL game against Rajasthan Royals amid Hardik Pandya captaincy saga

Rohit Sharma's popularity knows no bounds, with fans cheering for him at Mumbai.

WATCH: Rohit Sharma gets a hero’s welcome in Mumbai for IPL game against Rajasthan Royals amid Hardik Pandya captaincy saga

Rohit Sharma (Images via X)

Rohit Sharma has one of the biggest fan following in the nation. Ever since 2013, where he was promoted to opener in the Indian team and became captain of Mumbai Indians, he became one of the most popular players. 

So when Rohit Sharma was removed as Mumbai Indians captain, it made many fans unhappy. Fans across the internet supported the Indian captain and called out the team for disrespecting their most successful captain. During MI’s first game as captain, the fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium kept chanting his name and booed Hardik Pandya as well. 

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Just days before MI’s first game at home, the team returned to Mumbai. As they exited the airport, they were greeted by fans. As the Indian captain stepped out, the crowd went ballistic and cheered on for him.

Watch the video here:

 

https://twitter.com/IshRo45/status/1773549004569088088

Ambati Rayudu says Rohit Sharma needs to show support to Hardik Pandya 

Ever since becoming MI captain, Hardik Pandya has been subjected to abuse from fans online and in the stadium. His appointment has also caused a rift in the dressing room. Talking about the entire captaincy saga, former MI batter Ambati Rayudu said Sharma needs to show support to Pandya to stop the hate. 

Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya
Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya (Image via X)
Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Surayakumar Yadav have given their blood to the team. They have worked hard to make it a successful unit. I know they all are together, but Rohit should make a statement that he is with skipper Hardik and will help him in taking the franchise forward.
Ambati Rayudu on Star Sports

MI will play their first home match on 1st April, where they face Rajasthan Royals. So far, MI have failed to win a single game, losing to Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

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