IPL 2024 | Twitter erupts as Manjrekar shuns crowd boos for Hardik’s homecoming
Life can be unpredictable as even the biggest support systems could turn their back when the times are bad. Such was the case at the iconic Wankhede Stadium when Mumbai Indians' newly appointed captain Hardik Pandya was booed by the crowd during the toss, causing Sanjay Manjrekar to intervene.
Similar to their past seasons, the 2024 Indian Premier League did not kick off well for the Mumbai-based franchise as they incurred defeats in their first couple of matches against Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Adding to the woes, the franchise’s decision to opt Hardik as Rohit’s successor for the leadership role did not go down well with the fans, leaving them divided.
Having already been booed in their two away fixtures, this time their home venue turned their back on the Indian all-rounder during the toss. When Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya strolled to the center for the toss with Sanjay Manjrekar, the spectators at the venue started to boo the MI skipper, compelling Manjrekar to ask the crowd to ‘behave’.
The Twitterverse closely followed this incident and here’s how they reacted.
Loudest ever!
— Debi Cha (@ChaDebi95756) April 1, 2024
Wankhede is roaring
Loudest boo so far of this IPL at the wankhede.
— Ansh Shah (@asmemesss) April 1, 2024
Rohit Sharma the brand. pic.twitter.com/icHIvT4J2E
At top
Huge boo for Hardik Pandya during toss.
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) April 1, 2024
Wankhede crowd at top. pic.twitter.com/xoERAGJxvN
Crowd won
Chants for Rohit and Boos for Hardik Wankhede crowd really won pic.twitter.com/VxrxpVNstY
— Monk. (@Itsmonk_45) April 1, 2024
Whats happening at Wankhede
Hardik Pandya booed by entire Wankhede crowd after his name was announced during the toss.
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) April 1, 2024
Rohit chants
Huge Rohit - Rohit chants during toss at Wankhede.
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) April 1, 2024
Hitman roars 🔥. pic.twitter.com/aeQwPCoiRr
Munbai ka raja
Rohit Sharma fans at the Outside of Wankhede stadium and chanting "Mumbai Ka Raja, Rohit Sharma".
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 1, 2024
- THE CRAZE OF THE HITMAN...!!!! ⭐ pic.twitter.com/uPANMtoSOq
His fan power
The Roar for Rohit Sharma when Mumbai Indians team has arrived at Wankhede. 🔥
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 1, 2024
- THE HITMAN...!!!!!pic.twitter.com/V2iukugbx1
In a mood
Wankhede is in a mood, your favourite Sanjay Manjrekar had to tell the crowd to behave
— Ashvek (@ashvekambe) April 1, 2024
Behave!
Sanjay Manjrekar at the toss
— AP (@AksP009) April 1, 2024
"Big round of applause to Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and behave" to Wankhede crowd
"BMCM MONTH BEGINS"
pic.twitter.com/xTtuJBz1bo