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Xtra Time Web Desk: It seems like there was quite a buzz surrounding the match at Narendra Modi Stadium during IPL 2024, with fans divided between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. The viral video of the two sets of fans cheering for their respective idols has caught the attention of the online community.

Back in last year December, there was news of Mumbai Indians appointing Hardik as their captain after parting ways with Rohit. Reports suggest that Mumbai's management had discussions with Hardik regarding his comeback, with a condition that he would bid farewell to Gujarat Titans if he takes up the captaincy.

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However, this decision hasn't been well-received by Mumbai fans, as indicated by the significant drop in the team's Twitter followers within an hour of the new captain's announcement.

The tension among Mumbai fans was palpable even before the start of the IPL. Many are skeptical about the new captain's success. In the first match of the tournament at Narendra Modi Stadium against Gujarat, Hardik faced taunts and criticism from the crowd. Some even speculated that Hardik's move from Gujarat to Mumbai was driven by financial motives, adding to the discontent among fans.

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