IPL 2024: Wankhede Stadium Jersey Vendors Refuse Hardik Pandya Jerseys, Sell Only Rohit Sharma Ahead of MI vs RR Match
The jersey vendors have refused to sell Hardik Pandya jerseys.
Mumbai Indians (MI) will go head-to-head against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on April 2, Monday, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians will be coming into this game on the back of two consecutive defeats and will be eager to open their winning account at their home turf against the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals.
While Mumbai and their fans anticipate their inaugural match at their home ground, troubling reports arise from the Wankhede stadium as the jersey vendors stationed outside the venue have declined to sell the Hardik Pandya named jersey.
A viral social media post alleges that the jersey vendors have stated that they don’t have MI’s newly appointed captain, Hardik Pandya jerseys, offering only those with Rohit Sharma‘s name—a revelation causing tension among fans, particularly on social platforms.
Here’s what a viral social media post reads:
“Multiple street vendors outside Churchgate station are selling “only Rohit” MI jerseys. Asked four of them for Hardik’s jersey and all of come up with the same reply: “Sirf Rohit, Hardik gaayab””
Nothing has gone in favour of Hardik Pandya ever since he took the reins of Mumbai Indians from Rohit Sharma. Firstly, he was booed by Ahmedabad fans at Narendra Modi Stadium, and then he became the subject of trolling over social media.
It will also be intriguing to observe how the Wankhede Stadium crowd will react to Hardik Pandya, considering the venue’s reputation as Rohit Sharma’s stronghold.
