Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya And Rohit Sharma is entitled to credit for a 12 -run win against Delhi Capital (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, 13 April.
Karun Nair played an innings blinder in the second innings, breaking 40 balls. Thanks to his exemplary batting, DC was hovering in search of a target of 206 runs. However, Rohit suggested Hardik to change the ball from the dugout. Later, he agreed to the move and went to bring Karn Sharma as a player. The move acted like a magic as the experienced leg-spinner turned the game on his head for three-for.
While analyzing the game, Manjrekar felt that Hardik deserves all applause to win as he had taken a call in the middle. The former India batsman also said that if things do not work well then fans would have criticized the MI captain.
“There are many people who are there to give suggestions, but it all depends on the person who has to decide. He (Hardik) listened to Salah (from Rohit) (from Rohit) The biggest thing. If you give credit for Rohit here and not Hardik Pandya, it would be wrong.
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It would be wrong if social media and others say that Mumbai Indians won due to Rohit Sharma's suggestions: Sanjay Manjrekar
Manjrekar said Hardik needed to win, especially after a difficult time, he has ended after becoming the captain of the five-time IPL-winner franchise. The cricketer-fertilizer also mentioned that it would be wrong if people say that MI won due to Rohit's input.
“It is quite easy to suggest from outside. Full credit for this (victory), should go to Hardik Pandya. Given how emotional he (on the recent results of Mumbai), it was an important victory for him. It is a very difficult journey for him. If he said social media and other people say that he is not, he is not. He said.”
Mumbai managed to win only his second game in IPL 2025 after playing six matches. His next encounter will be against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhed Stadium on Thursday, 17 April.
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