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[Watch] 'Not Play For India' - Sarcastic Brian Lara On Hardik Pandya For Prioritising MI & IPL

Sarcastic Brian Lara On Hardik Pandya [ap photos]Sarcastic Brian Lara On Hardik Pandya [ap photos]

Former cricket legends turned commentators Brian Lara and Kevin Pietersen took a dig at Hardik Pandya, the newly appointed captain of Mumbai Indians (MI), during a heated clash against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 24 March.

Pandya's return as captain against his former team was marked by unexpected hostility from the crowd, who showered him with boos.

In the 13th over of the match, Lara and Bishop were quick to notice the reception Hardik Pandya received. Pietersen remarked on the unusual hostility, highlighting how Indian players are seldom subjected to such treatment. 


Watch - Brian Lara trolls Hardik Pandya

In response to Bishop's query about how Pandya could win over the crowd, Brian Lara delivered a cutting remark, saracasticly suggesting that Pandya should "not play for India."

Despite the banter in the commentary box, the game continued, with Gujarat Titans posting a competitive total of 168-6. Mumbai Indians, under Pandya's captaincy, took on the challenge of chasing down the target.

The incident underscores the intense scrutiny and pressure faced by players, particularly in high-profile tournaments like the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pandya's dual role as an IPL star and an Indian international cricketer puts him under the spotlight, with expectations and criticisms alike magnified.