Xtra Time Web Desk: Former India opener and present commentator Akash Chopra, has denounced a fabricated comment, attributed to him regarding Hardik Pandya’s captaincy for Mumbai Indians, following the team’s defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-scoring encounter on March 27. As questions emerged about Hardik’s leadership for the second consecutive game in the IPL 2024 season, criticism escalated after SRH dismantled Mumbai’s bowling attack, posting a formidable total of 277 runs in 20 overs, the highest ever in the tournament’s history.
Aakash swiftly addressed the misinformation on social media platform X, after a quote criticizing Hardik Pandya’s captaincy was falsely attributed to him.
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Responding to the untrue post, Aakash exclaimed, ‘Kuch bhi? Anything for engagement?? Don’t spread lies, brother. Statement wrong. My name’s spelling is wrong. What’s wrong with you?’
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The widely circulated post purportedly quoted a fan alleging that the esteemed commentator had questioned Hardik’s capabilities as captain and urged the all-rounder to resign before facing potential mid-season dismissal by the Mumbai management.