India, May 30 -- Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill found themselves in an awkward moment during the toss ahead of the IPL 2025 Eliminator between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. As Hardik won the toss and turned towards Ravi Shastri for the post-toss interaction, it momentarily looked like he was about to extend a hand towards Gill. Simultaneously, Gill appeared to respond, but both captains hesitated and pulled back, resulting in a visibly clumsy exchange that was quickly picked up by cameras.

What followed was an odd silence between the two, as Hardik proceeded directly to Shastri without the customary handshake.

Interestingly, Kieron Pollard, MI's batting coach, walked up to Hardik Pandya right after the toss and firmly shook hands w...