“The six-month phase when we won World Cup…”: Hardik Pandya opens up on overcoming flak of fans

Hardik faced booing across the stadiums after he replaced Rohit Sharma as the skipper returning to Mumbai Indians after a successful stint of two years with the Gujarat Titans. He will now head back to MI’s home ground of Wankhede Stadium as one of the country’s most beloved heroes, having played a crucial role in the team’s T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title wins.