IPL 2024: [Watch] Mumbai Crowd on Streets, Demands Hardik Pandya’s Resignation After MI vs RR Clash

In a disappointing turn of events, the Mumbai Indians (MI) faced their third successive defeat in IPL 2024 on Monday, April 1, on their home turf at the Wankhede Stadium, sliding to the bottom of the points table.

The incident triggered widespread anger among fans, leading to street demonstrations urging for Hardik Pandya’s resignation as captain and the return of Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians’ leader.

While a faction argued against his alleged lack of respect for senior players, others pointed to his ego issues and advocated for his exclusion from the Mumbai Indians team.

Angry Mumbai Public reaction on yesterday's match !

People are angry on hardik Pandya's Captaincy and they want Rohit Sharma back as captain !https://t.co/9llfPSZ3Gz

— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇsʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Prathmesh) April 2, 2024

Fans have been seething with anger ever since the Mumbai Indians management traded for Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans and handed him the captaincy, displacing Rohit Sharma, the seasoned leader who steered the team to 5 IPL victories.