IPL 2024 | Twitter erupts as Manjrekar shuns crowd boos for Hardik’s homecoming

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!

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— Debi Cha (@ChaDebi95756) April 1, 2024

Wankhede is roaring

Loudest boo so far of this IPL at the wankhede.



Rohit Sharma the brand. pic.twitter.com/icHIvT4J2E

— Ansh Shah (@asmemesss) April 1, 2024

At top

Huge boo for Hardik Pandya during toss.



Wankhede crowd at top. pic.twitter.com/xoERAGJxvN

— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) April 1, 2024

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.



Hitman roars 🔥. pic.twitter.com/aeQwPCoiRr

— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) April 1, 2024

Munbai ka raja

Rohit Sharma fans at the Outside of Wankhede stadium and chanting "Mumbai Ka Raja, Rohit Sharma".



- THE CRAZE OF THE HITMAN...!!!! ⭐ pic.twitter.com/uPANMtoSOq

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 1, 2024

His fan power

The Roar for Rohit Sharma when Mumbai Indians team has arrived at Wankhede. 🔥



- THE HITMAN...!!!!!pic.twitter.com/V2iukugbx1

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 1, 2024

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



"Big round of applause to Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and behave" to Wankhede crowd



"BMCM MONTH BEGINS"



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— AP (@AksP009) April 1, 2024