As the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs continue, tensions rise between Mumbai Indians' captain Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, with former skipper Suryakumar Yadav reportedly leaving the team due to the rift. Meanwhile, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden shows his support for a young Indian player who has been struggling in the IPL. In other news, Lucknow Super Giants' captain KL Rahul has been left out of the squad for their match against Delhi Capitals following a disagreement with the team owner, and controversy brews over the selection of Hardik Pandya for India's T20 World Cup squad with former players Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar opposing it. Additionally, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir attacks ex-captains AB de Villiers and Kevin Pietersen for their criticism of MI captain Hardik Pandya's leadership. Lastly, Ambati Rayudu praises Kolkata Knight Riders' success to Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah.
Rift Emerges at Mumbai Indians as Playoffs Heat Up
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs intensify, the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp has been plagued by internal strife. Captain Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya have reportedly clashed, leading to a strained relationship. Former skipper Suryakumar Yadav has reportedly left the team due to the discord.
Amidst the turmoil, Matthew Hayden, the former Australian opener, has expressed his support for a young Indian player struggling in the IPL. The identity of the player remains undisclosed.
Contentious Squad Selections and Disagreements
In a separate development, Lucknow Super Giants' captain KL Rahul has been omitted from the squad for their match against Delhi Capitals following a disagreement with the team owner.
Hardik Pandya's inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad has also sparked controversy. Former Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar have voiced their opposition to the selection.
Clash of Former Captains
Gautam Gambhir, a former Indian cricketer, has criticized former captains AB de Villiers and Kevin Pietersen for their criticism of Hardik Pandya's leadership at MI.
Kolkata Knight Riders' Success Attributed to Overseas Stars
Ambati Rayudu, a former Indian cricketer, has attributed Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) success to Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah, the Australian and Indian pacers respectively.
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