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A video that has gone viral on social media purports to show a moment where fans of Hardik Pandya allegedly taunted Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma with chants of “Hardik…Hardik” and referred to him as “Vadapao” during a Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir.
Questions arise about authenticity in viral video targeting Rohit Sharma
The incident, captured in the video, shows Rohit, walking through a corridor, a place where fans typically do not have access during match times, suggesting the audio might have been edited or added later. The chants and remarks heard in the video are particularly notable as they come at a time when Rohit is attempting to regain form in the domestic cricket scene ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Rohit stays composed amid eyebrow raising chants
In the footage, Rohit appears to be focused and undisturbed by the off-field noise, but the nature of the chants, especially “Vadapao” – a popular Mumbai street food, seemingly used here in a derogatory context – have sparked discussions across social media platforms about fan behavior and sportsmanship.
As of now, there is no confirmation whether this audio was indeed from the match or if it was manipulated to create a narrative. The authenticity of the video remains under scrutiny.
Here is the video:
Hardik Pandya's fans booed Rohit Sharma during a Ranji Trophy match, chanting Hardik's name and calling Rohit Sharma Vada Pav" VadaPav in front of him… pic.twitter.com/MQx8MwhTHE
— Amar 💫 (@KUNGFU_PANDYA_0) January 25, 2025
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Rohit’s disappointing comeback in Ranji Trophy
Notably, Rohit’s much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy after nearly a decade was met with disappointment on the field. The right-handed batter, looking to rediscover his form ahead of the Champions Trophy, opened the batting for Mumbai against Jammu & Kashmir. However, his performance was underwhelming; in the first innings, Rohit managed only 3 runs off 19 balls, showing a struggle to find his rhythm. His second innings was slightly better but still short of expectations, scoring 28 runs off 35 balls, before being caught out. These scores reflect a challenging comeback for Rohit, adding pressure as he aims to return to his best form in domestic cricket.
