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Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Hardik Pandya issues three-word response after Shubman Gill addressed on-field tensions during GT vs MI Eliminator
Shubman Gill firmly quashed speculation of a fallout with Hardik Pandya on Saturday after Gujarat Titans were knocked out of IPL 2025 by Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator on Friday. Social media had erupted with theories of a rift after the two were seen exchanging tense looks at the toss in New Chandigarh, followed by a moment during the game where Hardik appeared overly animated while celebrating Gill's early dismissal. The chatter quickly spiralled, suggesting a possible strain in their equation after Pandya's controversial move from GT to MI before the season. However, Gill poured cold water on the rumours by posting a brief but telling Instagram story. 'Nothing but love (Don't believe everything you see on the internet),' he wrote, subtly clarifying the camaraderie between the two. Hardik, then, responded with affection in his own story: 'Always, Shubhu baby.' The exchange ended the gossip around an alleged falling out between the former GT teammates. While that moment off the field grabbed headlines, it was MI's on-field dominance that sealed GT's fate. Batting first, the five-time champions posted a massive 228-run total, powered by a vintage 81 off 50 from Rohit Sharma. The MI top-order came out swinging, with contributions from Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Pandya himself helping them post a daunting score. In response, GT managed 208 but never quite caught up with the required rate after losing Gill for 1 early. Left-handed opener Sai Sudharsan led the chase with an impressive 80 off 49 deliveries, while Washington Sundar provided fireworks in the middle overs with 48 off 24. However, MI's death bowling proved decisive once again. Jasprit Bumrah picked the all-important wicket of Sundar and then conceded just 8 runs off his final over, while Trent Boult led the attack with two wickets, and the experienced pace unit closed the game out with precision. The win sets up a high-stakes Qualifier 2 clash for MI against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on June 1. The winner will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final on June 3, also at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Business Upturn
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Don't believe everything on internet: Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya clarify on ego clash in IPL 2025 eliminator match
By News Desk Published on May 31, 2025, 18:51 IST Last updated May 31, 2025, 18:52 IST Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have cleared the air after social media buzz suggested an ego clash between the two during the IPL 2025 eliminator match. A video clip from the toss, where the two players were seen not interacting much, quickly went viral, with fans speculating about tension between the star cricketers. The incident led to widespread chatter online about a supposed rift. However, both players have now addressed the rumours through Instagram stories. Gill posted a story saying, 'Nothing but love ❤️ (Don't believe everything you see on the internet)' , tagging Hardik. In response, Hardik also shared a story with a photo of them together, writing, 'Always shubhu baby' with a heart emoji. The friendly posts have put to rest any speculation of a fallout, showing that the moment at the toss was simply being misinterpreted online. News desk at
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shubman Gill breaks silence on 'ego clash' with Hardik Pandya after on-field tensions with MI skipper
Shubman Gill has put a full stop to all speculations about a supposed rift with Hardik Pandya following their face-off in the IPL 2025 Eliminator. In a gripping contest at Mullanpur's New PCA Stadium, Hardik's Mumbai Indians edged past Gill's Gujarat Titans in a game that sparked as much conversation off the field as it did on it. The chatter began during the toss itself. As Hardik reached out for the customary handshake, Gill seemed to ignore it, although the latter, too, seemed to have extended the had earlier. Hardik eventually walked on for the post-toss interview without the handshake; what followed on the field only intensified the buzz. When Hardik dismissed Gill in the second innings, he didn't hold back in celebration, charging past the GT skipper and shouting 'Come on!' as his MI teammates swarmed around him. The moment went viral within minutes, fuelling wild claims of an 'ego clash' between the former GT teammates. Social media was quick to paint the evening as a personal showdown between two of Indian cricket's most prominent figures. But Gill has now broken silence on the issue. Addressing the noise, the GT captain took to Instagram on Saturday with a two-picture collage featuring him and Hardik and wrote: 'Nothing but love (Don't believe everything you see on the internet).' The two players go a long way back. In Gujarat Titans' debut season in 2022, Hardik and Gill were the franchise's top two picks, with Pandya leading the side and Gill anchoring the top order. Together, they steered GT to a sensational title in their very first year. Even in 2023, Gill thrived under the all-rounder's leadership, finishing with a record-breaking 890 runs in the season. But the dynamic shifted in 2024 when Pandya moved to Mumbai Indians and Gill inherited the GT captaincy. Thursday's intense duel saw the former allies turn fierce rivals, at least on the field. But Gill's post put all rumours to rest, offering a reminder that not every fiery moment signals bad blood. With MI now heading to Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, the focus shifts back to the cricket. Gill, meanwhile, will return to action when India take on England in the first Test of the series in Headingley on June 20; the youngster will lead the Test team for the first time on the occasion.
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Don't...": Shubman Gill Breaks Silence On Rumours Of Rift With Hardik Pandya. Posts Instagram Story
The social media was abuzz on Friday with many users claiming that there is a rift between Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya. GT were facing MI in the Eliminator game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and a couple of awkward moments between Hardik and Gill gave rise to the speculations. The first one was a missed handshake. Hardik had offered his hand for a handshake to Gill after the toss took place but Gill failed to notice it. Many on the internet felt that Gill had deliberately done it. The next talking point came when Gill was dismissed as LBW and Hardik's celebration was a bit unusual. He ran through the side of Gill and even stared at the batter while shouting after he was dismissed. The video of the incident went viral on social media. As rumours of rift between the two players started spreading, Gill himself took to social media to clear the air. Uploading his picture with Hardik on Instagram Story, he wrote, "Nothing but love. (Don't believe everything you see on internet)." He also tagged Hardik in the post. Check it here: The mighty Mumbai Indians handled the nerves better on the big stage to outlast Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2025 Eliminator despite a classy effort from Sai Sudharsan in Mullanpur on Friday. Rohit Sharma (81 off 50) rode his luck to play a fine knock after Jonny Bairstow (47 off 22) made instant impact on his Mumbai Indians debut to push them to an imposing 228 five in 20 overs. Titans, who were sloppy in the field and with the ball, were able to take the game down to the wire with sensational batting from Sudharsan (80 off 49) before falling short at 208 for six to exit the tournament. In the end, it was Mumbai Indians who won the key moments to advance in the competition. The victory took them to Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday when they take on Punjab Kings. Despite heavy dew, overcoming a such a steep target in a knock-out game needed a special effort which came from Sudharsan who put his team on course for an improbable chase until his dismissal in the 16th over. Bumrah removed Washington Sundar (48 off 24) with his trademark yorker before Sudharsan missed scoop against Richard Gleeson to see his stumps dislodged, bringing Mumbai Indians back into the game. While it lasted, it was a delight to see Sudharsan go about his business. In a game of pure muscle, Sudharsan was a picture of elegance and found gaps all around the park with pinpoint precision. The equation came down to 36 from 12 balls with two left-handers Rahul Tewatia and Sherfane Rutherford in the middle. Mumbai Indians debutant Richard Gleeson bowled the final over with Titans needing 24 runs and he bowled three immaculate deliveries to ensure victory before hobbling out due to hamstring issue. In fact, Suryakumar Yadav, the vice-captain was marshalling resources in the final over and it was a brave punt to bring Gleeson in for three deliveries knowing that he is in considerable discomfort. Once the target was out of reach, Surya took him off and asked left-arm seamer Ashwini Kumar to complete formalities.
Mint
a day ago
- Sport
- Mint
When in trouble, dial Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has now played 11 games in IPL 2025. He has 18 wickets in those 11 games, and he's gone at a frankly ridiculous economy rate of 6.36. He didn't pick a wicket in his first game back - against RCB - but in every game since then he's had at least one scalp. And the pressure he creates by choking runs has brought several wickets at the other end. He's done it over after over, game after game, tournament after tournament. He did it again versus Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, taking 1 for 27 in four overs as Mumbai Indians won a high-scoring game by 20 runs. He now produces magic so often that people almost no longer ask, 'How is he doing it?' To make the extraordinary look like a regular day in the office - that is the mark of genius. It is a familiar sight for cricket fans all over the world. The batting team are looking comfortable, and the match seems to be drifting away from the bowling team. And then the captain calls on Bumrah. Suddenly, the batters can't coast anymore. Suddenly, a match that appeared to be theirs for the taking has slipped from their grasp. That all-too-familiar script played out when the Titans were mounting a serious challenge to Mumbai's 228 for 5. They were 148 for 2 in 13 overs (Mumbai had been 143 for 2 at the same stage), with Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar in ominous touch. Both batters were finding the boundary every over, and neither appeared troubled by any of the other Mumbai bowlers. That meant of course that it was time for captain Hardik Pandya to do what he, and several others, have always done. Give the ball to Bumrah and let a miracle happen. Bumrah gave up just four runs, and took out Washington rather spectacularly. A searing yorker tailing in late to leave the batter on the floor, and the stumps out of the ground. As Hardik would say after the game when asked how he decides which overs Bumrah should bowl, 'It's very simple: whenever you think the game is going far, just get him! When you have him it's a luxury, it's like Mumbai housing prices. He's that expensive! 'When I have him in our team, whenever the situation feels a little tough and the game is going far, I just throw him the ball and he does the magical stuff he does always.' Bumrah's quota of magic wasn't yet done. The Titans were still trying to make a fist of it, and heavy dew in Mullanpur meant most bowlers found it hard to grip the ball. Most, but not Bumrah. With 45 needed in three overs, it was time to put the game on ice and ensure enough runs for other bowlers to defend in the last two. Despite conceding a rare six in that 18th over, Bumrah went for only 9 runs. 'I was just watching the scoreboard and I thought if I can keep some extra runs at the end, I think I have the bowlers who can bowl it,' said Hardik, explaining why Bumrah was given the 18th over rather than the 19th. 'So it was important that Jassi comes and bowls that over and makes sure the margin becomes a bit longer. I just told him, you come and put the margin a little further so that it becomes easier for the others.' He missed the first four games of the season, and even though he was coming from a long layoff, Bumrah has been seamlessly excellent since his return. He has the best economy rate of any bowler in the IPL since his return on April 7. And the second-most wickets. Bowler Matches Wickets Runs Average Economy Prasidh Krishna 11 20 378 18.9 8.6 Jasprit Bumrah 11 18 276 15.3 6.4 Trent Boult 11 18 367 20.4 9.3 Josh Hazlewood 8 15 246 16.4 8.7 Noor Ahmad 10 14 290 20.7 8.3 Looking at his performance and numbers, you would think Bumrah had never been away. Mumbai coach Mahela Jayawardene affirmed that, saying the team never had any concerns about how he would go after a long lay-off. 'There's definitely no concerns when he comes back. He was quite confident,' Jayawardene said. 'He had bowled in a few sessions, he was nailing those yorkers. He's a massive asset for us. The experience that he carries through to the team, and the situations that he has been bowling for us as well. It's great to have him around the group.' Great for Mumbai no doubt - not so much for their opponents.
