After Mumbai Indians won the toss, Shubman Gill stepped back to let Hardik Pandya speak first and announce his decision whether to bat or bowl first. But when Hardik reached out to shake hands, Gill didn’t notice and walked away, creating an uncomfortable silence on the field.
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This sparked a huge buzz on social media, with fans quick to speculate about a possible rivalry between the Indian teammates. Since Gill became India’s Test captain, people have been noticing his attitude closely. This incident added fuel to the fire, with some accusing Gill of arrogance and disrespecting Hardik.
Shubman Gill clears the air on toss drama with Hardik Pandya
He suggested fans not to believe what was spreading on social media. Gill wrote in the caption, “Nothing but love. (Don’t believe everything you see on the internet) @hardikpandya93.”
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Mumbai Indians eye IPL 2025 spot
With this thrilling win, Mumbai Indians qualified for the second qualifier, where they will take on Punjab Kings for a spot in the IPL 2025 final. The second qualifier will be held on June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad—the venue will also stage the final on June 3.
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