Taking a much-needed break from the field, Hardik Pandya enjoyed a playful moment with his son Agastya ahead of Mumbai Indians’ upcoming clash against Rajasthan Royals on April 1. Pandya’s leadership has faced scrutiny as Mumbai Indians stumbled in their IPL 2024 campaign, suffering defeats in their first two games against Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
With a crucial match looming at the Wankhede Stadium, Pandya’s leadership faces a pivotal test over the next two weeks. However, amidst the pressure, Pandya seeks solace by spending quality time with his son Agastya. A video shared on Mumbai Indians’ Instagram showed Hardik Pandya and Agastya bonding over music, playing with a drum set and creating tunes together.
Crucial game in front of Hardik Pandya
Pandya’s elevation to captaincy was expected to herald a new era for Mumbai Indians, but his tenure has been overshadowed by criticism on and off the field. Even before the season began, fans expressed discontent with Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as captain, a sentiment that persisted during matches. Pandya’s decisions during gameplay, notably holding back Jasprit Bumrah in the SRH game, received heavy scrutiny.
Having won the first two matches as captain in previous seasons, Pandya aims to avoid a third consecutive loss. Mumbai Indians face a formidable challenge against Rajasthan Royals, who appear strong contenders for the title this season. Despite Mumbai’s favourable recent record against RR, Pandya will need to draw on every advantage to secure victory at the Wankhede.
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