During an IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians, fans booed Hardik Pandya who was appointed as the MI skipper ahead of Rohit Sharma. In a heartwarming moment, Virat Kohli gestured to stop the negative reception and urged the crowd to cheer for their captain. The video of Kohli's intervention went viral, earning him praise for his respect for fellow players. In the end, Mumbai Indians dominated the match, thanks to brilliant performances from Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Jasprit Bumrah.