Mumbai Indians lost their third encounter of IPL 2024, at the hands of Rajasthan Royals on Monday night. Facing an in-form RR was one thing, and facing the reception by the fuming fans was another.
Mumbai Indians fans have not cut any slack on the team management and their newly-elected captain, Hardik Pandya. The fans have been in solidarity for their former captain, Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma was shrugged off his captaincy role by MI management, ahead of IPL 2024. He was replaced by Gujarat Titans' 2021 IPL-winning skipper, Hardik Pandya.
The fans and supporters of Mumbai Indians, did their homework ahead of MI's first home game of the season. The five-time champions played Rajasthan Royals at home, and fans thronged the Wankhede with posters of Rohit Sharma.
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Were fans allowed to bring Rohit Sharma posters in Wankhede vs RR?
The Mumbai Indians fans were not allowed to take any posters along with them, inside the Wankhede. Ahead of the game, MCA had clarified how they only acted as per BCCI rules of fan behaviour.
Fans across the country, have been seen with posters and banners of their favourite players. However, things were not the same for Rohit Sharma, at Wankhede.
A fan posted a video of fans being disallowed to take the Rohit Sharma posters inside the Wankhede.
Mumbai Indians management not allowing any Rohit Sharma posters inside the stadium.
— 🕊️ (@retiredMIfans) April 1, 2024
This is hypocrisy at its best. Fans are biggest Stakeholders in IPL and cricket.
Then why should fans buy your tickets??.
Shame ! #RohitSharma #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/tomvTRWIhf
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Are fans allowed to bring posters inside for IPL matches?
While we have seen many fans bring posters during IPL games, the ticketing partners for MI have put up a disclaimer that any poster that may be deemed to offend any person will be prohibited by the organisers.
It is likely that they were exercising that option.
What next for Mumbai Indians?
After three consecutive losses, Mumbai Indians would hope to beat Delhi Capitals in their fourth outing of IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya & Co. will host Rishabh Pant's men at the Wankhede.
The match-up is scheduled for Sunday, April 07, 2024. The proceedings will kickstart at 15:30 hours IST.
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