Since the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season began, Hardik Pandya of the Mumbai Indians has been targeted for criticism. The popular player, who succeeded previous captain Rohit Sharma in the position, was sold from the Gujarat Titans to the five-time champions in an all-cash transaction. Fans have been closely watching him.
Kevin Pietersen, a former batter for England, has voiced his opinion, claiming that Pandya is not truly pleased and is only attempting to appear joyful in his performances. Pietersen stated that he had experienced something similar in the past and that it was not ideal for a player.
“I genuinely believe that everything outside of the game is having a significant impact on Hardik Pandya. When he throws, his smile is too wide. He is attempting to project an air of happiness. He’s not content. I’ve been in that situation. I have stood in the line of fire. It impacts you; I can tell you that now. Kevin Pietersen told Star Sports, “If this is what’s happening to Hardik Pandya,”
Being an Indian athlete, he objects to being handled in this way: Kevin Pietersen
In addition, Pietersen spoke out against the jeers that Pandya has heard in nearly every IPL encounter this year, stating that the top all-around player from India would not tolerate such treatment, particularly from his home crowd. According to the former England batter, Pandya’s style of play is being impacted by the way the crowd treats him.
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The boos we have been hearing lately hurt you. I know they are pleased to see the former captain of CSK, the lion, slapping him all over the park. due to the fact that he is emotional. Additionally, he is an Indian player and is not comfortable with this kind of treatment. Thus, Pietersen stated, “Something needs to happen because this is affecting him and his cricket.”
Pandya did not score any runs in Mumbai’s most recent match against the Chennai Super Kings, and the team lost by 20 runs against their bitter rivals.
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