Hardik Pandya Suffering Mental Health Issues Due To Booing In IPL Games: Star Slams MI Captain’s Trolls | Cricket News
Amidst the fervor of IPL 2024, Hardik Pandya finds himself under a storm of criticism from fans. The decision to appoint him as Mumbai Indians’ captain in lieu of Rohit Sharma has stirred discontent among many supporters. Every time Pandya steps onto the field or engages in any on-field activity, he is met with a chorus of boos from the crowd, even at MI’s beloved Wankhede Stadium. While Pandya has not publicly addressed this ordeal, the pressure is palpable.
Adding to his challenges is Mumbai Indians’ inconsistent performance in IPL 2024.
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, a member of the triumphant 2007 T20 World Cup squad, shed light on Pandya’s tribulations during an episode of The Ranveer Show.
“He possesses the talent and potential to become an Indian cricket legend. However, he was released by the team that discovered him, eventually joining another franchise. Despite winning multiple titles with them, he departed. Undoubtedly, it must have stung. He moved to GT, clinched a title, and secured a runner-up position in another. Then came the scrutiny,” Uthappa expressed.
“The ridicule, the mockery, the fitness memes. Do we not think it affects him? It does. It affects any individual. How many truly grasp the gravity of the situation? Hardik is grappling with mental health issues, undoubtedly. As a nation, we are emotional beings, but subjecting any person to such treatment is unjust. It reflects poorly on us as a society. We shouldn’t condone it. We shouldn’t propagate these memes.”
Uthappa emphasized Pandya’s right to safeguard his career.
“It’s our profession, albeit fueled by passion, but it’s our livelihood. My performance is scrutinized under the spotlight for everyone to dissect. A corporate professional’s work isn’t televised for public judgment or commentary. In such scenarios, we must exhibit empathy and respect, allowing room for failure. One of our nation’s most admirable traits is our capacity to love, evident in our response to the Indian team following World Cup losses. That’s the ethos we should embody as a society and as Indians,” Uthappa concluded.
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