[Watch] Die-Hard Hardik Pandya Fan Touches His Feet Ahead Of MI-SRH IPL Match

Hardik Pandya during training (X.com)

One lucky fan had the opportunity to realize his dream of meeting his idol Mumbai Indians' captain, Hardik Pandya, as the team arrived in Hyderabad for their IPL 2024 clash against Sun Risers Hyderabad on the night of March 26th.

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After suffering a defeat in the first game against Gujarat, Hardik Pandya faced severe backlash from ex-players and fans alike. Criticism was directed towards Pandya for certain decisions that were perceived to have contributed to Mumbai Indians' loss in the match.  Since becoming the Mumbai Indians' captain, replacing Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya has been surrounded by criticism and negativity.

Watch Hardik Pandya meeting his fan

Despite the criticism, Hardik Pandya continues to have a strong fan following, with individuals like Durgesh Tiwari expressing their admiration for the 30-year-old all-rounder. Tiwari took to Twitter to share his excitement about meeting his idol, Hardik Pandya. He even proudly displayed a tattoo of Pandya that he has and he touched the feet of the Mumbai Indians captain during their meeting.

As Mumbai Indians gear up for their second encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, they aim to bounce back from a disappointing start to their campaign. Following a loss in the opening match against Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians are determined to secure their first victory in the tournament.

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