India, March 28 -- Hardik Pandya got quite the ovation (pardon the sarcasm) in the Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans match. He was booed, his actions were scrutinised on social media, the manner in which he interacted with Rohit Sharma came in for particular focus. None of it was pretty and after watching their attack getting hammered for a world record 277/3 runs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, many watchers were expecting it to get worse when the Mumbai Indians play their first match at home on April 1.

The decision to appoint Pandya as MI skipper even while Rohit Sharma continues to lead India hasn't gone down well with many. Some think it may have something to with Rohit's huge fan base, rivalled only by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Vira...