Tensions between Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya surface: Gill speaks out about rumored disagreements following apparent frictions on the MI pitch.
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians Face-Off in IPL 2025 Eliminator
A tension-filled encounter between former teammates Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya emerged as the talking point in the Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2025 Eliminator match. The contest, played in Mullanpur on Friday, concluded with Mumbai Indians triumphing over Gujarat Titans by 20 runs.
The eventful match was marred by an apparent rift between the two Indian cricketers, presently serving as captains for their respective teams. During the pre-match formalities, Hardik Pandya ignored a handshake extended by Shubman Gill, sparking speculation about a brewing rivalry. Subsequently, Pandya's intense reaction when Gill was dismissed early added fuel to the fire.
Despite the social media chatter, Gill shared a sincere post on Instagram following the match, asserting that there was no enmity between them. He captioned a photo with Hardik, stating, "Nothing but love (Don’t believe everything you see on the internet)."
Friday's Eliminator match saw Mumbai Indians posting a formidable total of 228 for five in 20 overs, with Rohit Sharma scoring a commendable 81 off 50 and Jonny Bairstow making an impressive debut with 47 off 22. Gujarat Titans faced difficulties in the field and with their bowling, as they batted their way to 208 for six, ultimately falling short and exiting the tournament.
Mumbai Indians will now advance to Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday to face off against the Punjab Kings.
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Additional Notes:- Several awkward on-field interactions between Gill and Pandya, including the missed handshake during the toss and Pandya's intense reaction after Gill was out, led to widespread speculation about a brewing rivalry between the two Indian teammates.- Despite the apparent tension, Shubman Gill clarified through a social media post that there was no animosity between the two cricketers.
In the midst of the IPL 2025 Eliminator match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, a rumored rift between captains Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya took center stage. Beyond the cricket field, Bollywood actresses Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma, both self-proclaimed cricket enthusiasts, were seen discussing the off-field drama in India's glitzy film industry, Bollywood.
