Mumbai Indians star all-rounder Hardik Pandya failed with the bat on Tuesday (April 20) towards Delhi Capitals in Chennai. Hardik got here in a bit early as MI misplaced the massive wicket of skipper Rohit Sharma within the eighth over.
DC leg-spinner Amit Mishra was oozing with confidence after choosing the wicket of Rohit and in consequence Hardik was anticipated to get his eye in earlier than the launch. But Hardik had different concepts as his eyes lit up when the skilled Mishra tossed the ball up within the air. Hardik went for it however didn’t time it nicely. Steve Smith took a simple catch at long-on to ship Hardik packing for a golden duck.
The MI allrounder is now going through heavy backlash for not shouldering sufficient accountability being a senior member of the facet.
Here is how fans reacted:
@hardikpandya7 sir, sorry to say this it is best to depart cricket. You ought to concentrate on vogue and ladies. Because these days you might be professional on these then this cricket. @ImRo45 sir please take those who’re dedicated to cricket.#HardikPandya #RohithSharma #MIvsDC
— Chinna Madadha (@alwayschinnaros) April 20, 2021
Rahul chahar is higher batsman than hardik Pandya
— pavanism suri[?] (@PSPK_RAINA3) April 20, 2021
Hardik Pandya is the worst factor ever occurred to indian cricket
— Munna (@FasterMK) April 20, 2021
Moreover, Hardik has not been contributing with the ball for the reason that begin of IPL 2021 as he has simply returned from a shoulder damage. Despite Hardik’s failure, Mumbai Indians managed to battle to a rating of 138. Amit Mishra was the star for the Capitals with the ball, he picked up 4 wickets for twenty-four runs. Delhi Capitals went on to put up a snug six-wicket win with opener Shikhar Dhawan top-scoring with 45 and Steve Smith chipping in with 33.