IPL 2024 MI vs RR: Sidhu observed that when the captain of the Indian cricket team is not leading his franchise, and that too involuntarily, it undermines the fans’ pride
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) issued a warning to supporters not to heckle Hardik Pandya during a home game against the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 because to Pandya’s lack of recognition as the team’s leader.
Many don’t understand why supporters are upset with Pandya. Navjot Singh Sidhu, a former cricketer for India and current pundit, identified the fans’ unease, putting more emphasis on their feelings than on the player or the team.
In an interview with India on Star Sports’ Press Room, Sidhu discussed Pandya’s predicament and said, “Pandya is innocent. The fact that an Indian captain is not heading his team in the Premier Cricket League has angered the supporters since they find it hard to understand or accept.”
Sidhu continued, “It damages the pride of the fans when the captain of the Indian cricket team is not leading his franchise, especially when it happens involuntarily.” “Rohit’s next match after playing T20 in the IPL was in January. As a result, the team chose to back a player who prioritises Twenty20 cricket,” he said.
Sidhu saw that the main problem was timing. “The team would not have selected Hardik as captain for the T20 World Cup in October if the BCCI had appointed Rohit as captain. Respect for the franchise is at stake. Thus, timing is really the problem here,” he said.
Will IPL Influence Team India’s Selection?
In response to the question of whether the 2024 IPL will have a major impact on Team India’s selection for the T20 World Cup, Sidhu said, “Everyone in the world is obsessed with the IPL. Just before the World Cup, playing in the IPL is like taking part in a mini IPL. A fantastic performance here has the potential to instantly make you famous. Anyone who performs well in the IPL therefore becomes a serious contender.”
Broad on the Hardik Pandya: Nothing Succeeds like Success
You could encounter a hostile audience away from home. If Mumbai supporters also fail to support Hardik, that may be hurtful. You are not making the best tactical choice if you are worrying about what the rest of the audience is thinking. He did made poor tactical choices with regard to Bumrah.
Sports fans are fickle, and once you start winning, they will forget everything, therefore he needs to start winning games.
