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'I've Never Seen...': Eoin Morgan Speaks On Hardik Pandya Getting Booed By MI Fans

Hardik Pandya was booed by the Wankhede crowd at the toss (Twitter)Hardik Pandya was booed by the Wankhede crowd at the toss (Twitter)

In an unprecedented display of hostility at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the newly appointed Mumbai Indians captain, Hardik Pandya, faced the music from his own home crowd.


Eoin Morgan stunned by hostile reception for Hardik Pandya at Wankhede

Hardik, stepping into the shoes of former skipper Rohit Sharma, found himself at the receiving end of a chorus of boos during the high-stakes IPL 2024 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Monday. 

This marked his third consecutive match facing such an unwelcome reception since taking the reins of the five-time IPL champions.

During the toss, the boos from the stands were so loud that they echoed beyond the stadium's confines, catching the attention of the global cricket community.

England's World Cup-winning captain, Eoin Morgan, while speaking on JioCinema weighed in on the incident with disbelief.

"I've never seen a home captain getting booed like that,” said Morgan.

Morgan's words highlighted the gravity of the situation, bringing to light a rare fracture between a captain and his home supporters.

It id worth mentioning that former Indian cricketer turned commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar found himself in the eye of the storm as he introduced the skippers. 

His plea to the crowd, "Behave!" as he urged for a round of applause for Hardik, fell on deaf ears as the crowd continued to jeer the all-rounder.

The viral moment has sparked a debate across cricketing forums and among fans, with many calling for unity and support for the home team, regardless of its leadership. As the IPL continues, all eyes will be on Hardik and Mumbai Indians, not just for their performance on the field, but for the unfolding drama off it.

Meanwhile, MI’s dismal form in IPL 2024 continued as they managed just 125/9 in their 20 overs. In response, at the time of writing this article, the Royals are off to a flyer, having scored 44/2 after 5 overs. The visitors need 82 runs off 90 balls with Jos Buttler and Riyan Parag out in the middle.