With Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya persevering with to obtain hostile remedy from followers within the ongoing Indian Premier League, his teammate Shreyas Gopal felt on Wednesday it can solely strengthen his resolve to come back again stronger with some good performances. Pandya was introduced as MI captain for the IPL 2024 season, changing fan-favourite Rohit Sharma, who led the franchise to 5 titles. The change of guard hasn’t gone down effectively with the followers, who’ve expressed their displeasure by booing Pandya throughout venues.
Recalling his friendship with Pandya, Gopal stated the MI skipper is mentally very sturdy to get unnerved by the behaviour of the gang.
“I’ve recognized Hardik for a decade, and nothing a lot has modified. He’s a extremely powerful man, and one thing like that is solely going to encourage him,” stated Gopal throughout a press convention forward of the conflict towards Punjab Kings.
“The way in which he has taken it thus far could be very inspiring for lots of us. Though it isn’t straightforward to take it day by day, he’s sturdy and kudos to him.
“He has not let it have an effect on him personally. However, it can most likely be there in his head.”
Underneath Pandya’s management, MI have received simply two of their six video games thus far and are positioned eighth within the 10-team desk.
Gopal, nonetheless, stated the dressing room environment stays optimistic and the group will bounce again.
“The group environment is nice. Sadly, we could not cross the road on the successful aspect within the final match, however each group goes by way of ups and downs. Once you begin hitting a purple patch, you begin clicking as a group,” he stated.
“We did see a few good video games after we got here collectively as a bunch. We should put all features (batting, bowling and fielding) collectively in a single match. We have now been enjoying some actually good cricket.
“Historical past says that (we get off to poor begins). However, after we come collectively, the character is proven. This group all the time has that X-factor that stands up and desires to show to themselves that they’re ok to win championships.”
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