Hardik Pandya is smiling. Laughing when caught. Playing with the ball and laughing. He is smiling even if he can’t run with the bat. Kevin Pietersen is scared to see Hardik’s smile. Like the former captain of England, many others are surprised to see Hardik’s smile.Pietersen questioned Hardik’s mental health after Sunday’s loss to Chennai Super Kings.
He feels that the Mumbai captain is having a mental problem. Pietersen told the broadcaster, “I think things off the field are affecting Hardik. I saw him smiling a lot while tossing. Actually he is trying to show that he is very happy. But actually he is not happy at all. I have been through that situation. So I know what’s going on in Hardik’s mind.”Is Hardik really mentally broken?The joy of returning home was spoiled in the first match. Hardik had to face ridicule when he came down to toss as the captain of Mumbai Indians. The supporters of their own team tweeted. It didn’t stop even after six matches. Had to lose four matches. Besides, Hardik’s own form has also affected him. Hardik is now alone in Mumbai’s dugout. Gradually that loneliness is increasing. There have been questions about Hardik’s fitness before. That question is growing. This time, questions have started to arise about his mental health. What is the emotional impact of the captain of Mumbai?Three years ago the picture was different.
Hardik was then the trust of Mumbai fans. Captain Rohit Sharma’s big weapon. Hardik’s contribution in batting, bowling and fielding played a major role in making Mumbai champions in 2019 and 2020. But before the 2022 auction, Hardik was released by Mumbai. He was bought by Gujarat Titans. Going to the new team, another form of Hardik is visible to everyone. Captain Hardik. Champion for the first time. Runners up to become champions for the second time. Hardik has become a superstar in these two years. So Mumbai’s eyes fell on him again.
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