Hardik Pandya has been warmly welcomed by the fans with boos in both the matches of MI so far in IPL 2024.
Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has denied the rumors which claimed that MCA has made separate security arrangements at the stadium for Hardik Pandya. It is noteworthy that ever since Hardik Pandya was traded by Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians, he has been the target of fans.
Firstly, he was appointed as the new captain of the team in place of Rohit Sharma, secondly, five-time champion Mumbai Indians has not had a special start in the ongoing season of IPL. The team has faced defeat in the two matches played so far, after which the anger of the fans has reached the seventh level.
On the other hand, now Mumbai Indians are going to host Rajasthan Royals at their home after playing their two matches of IPL 2024. This match between the two teams will be played on April 1 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
However, before the start of this match, there were reports on social media that MCA may make special security arrangements for Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya. According to this, if any fan boos or insults Hardik, he will be thrown out of the stadium. But now MCA has completely denied these reports.
MCA denied the news
Let us tell you that after the news regarding Hardik’s security went viral on social media, MCA issued an official statement saying – There are rumors that MCA has given security instructions against people supporting Rohit and booing Hardik. Even though we know it’s wrong. These are baseless rumours, and no such instructions have been given. We as MCA are following BCCI guidelines to manage fans.