IPL 2024 MI vs CSK: Hardik Pandya Hugs MS Dhoni At Wankhede Stadium, Video Goes Viral

IPL 2024 MI Vs CSK: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya, who was booed by the fans during MI's previous matches, was seen hugging former India and CSK captain MS Dhoni ahead of the high-voltage match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Hardik and Dhoni share a great bond on and off the field as the Mumbai-based cricketer made his international debut under MSD's leadership.

MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya's video that is doing round the internet shows CSK latter practicing with his team when MI's new captain came running and hugged the senior player. Hardik Pandya's display of sportsman spirit and show of respect towards his senior cricketer got him praise from social media users and surely changed the mood of people who were against him and called him purportedly arrogant since donned the MI captain's hat.

The video has garnered thousands of views and likes and the comment section is flooded with lovely comments and support messages.

For the unversed, Hardik Pandya faced booing following MI team management's decision to name him as Mumbai Indians captain replacing five-times IPL-winning captain Rohit Sharma. The all-rounder was brought to the side ahead of the IPL 2024 mini-auction in a sensational Rs 15 crore trade, purportedly on the condition of being captain.

However, MI's decision was not liked by fans and the franchise saw a drastic drop in the number of followers on its social media accounts.

But now it seems like Hardik may get some support from Indian cricket lovers as he showed a lovely gesture towards Thala.

Earlier, during the RCB vs MI match, ace batter Virat Kohli had also requested to crowd to stop booing and show love and support towards Hardik as he is an important part of the Indian cricket team.