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Xtra Time Web Desk: Another season another defeat for Mumbai Indians in the opening match. As the Hardik Pandya led franchise went down to Gujarat Titans by 6 runs on Sunday. The match marked the beginning of a new era for Mumbai, with Hardik leading the side, taking over the reins from Rohit Sharma. As the match culminated in a defeat for MI, Rohit was spotted having an intense chat with Hardik on the field, with the franchise's owner Akash Ambani also standing right next to them.

Despite another defeat for Mumbai in the opening match as the Hardik-led franchise went down to Gujarat by 6 runs on Sunday. The match marked the beginning of a new era for Mumbai, with Hardik leading the side, taking over the reins from Rohit. As the match culminated in a defeat for MI, Rohit was spotted having an intense chat with Hardik on the field, with the franchise's owner Akash Ambani also standing right next to them.

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Throughout the match, Rohit remained in the spotlight despite not being Mumbai' skipper anymore. Even during the course of the match, Rohit could be seen speaking to Hardik and other players, probably as part of certain strategic decisions.

In a video that has surfaced on social media, Hardik could be seen coming from behind to hug Rohit. But, the former MI captain turned around and looked frustrated as he held an intense chat with the successor.

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