Watch: Video claims Hardik Pandya's fans verbally abused Rohit Sharma with offensive slangs during Ranji Trophy clash

A video, which has gone viral on social media, has made claims that Rohit Sharma was verbally abused by Hardik Pandya's fans during the ongoing Ranji Trophy clash between Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir.

In the video, some highly offensive and shameful remarks are being made towards India's ODI and Test captain Rohit. However, several fans have voiced a different opinion, saying that the clip has been morphed. In the video, the legendary batter can be seen walking in the corridor when he is being abused. However, the audio is expected to have been taken during match-time since fans are not allowed to be in the restricted area where Rohit is seen walking.

Also, the match was being played at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai. It is hard to believe that the right-handed batter would receive so much hatred in his home city.

Rohit-Hardik saga

Rohit was unceremoniously removed from captaincy of the Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and replaced by Hardik. This caused a massive outrage among Rohit's fans as they criticised the MI management and abused Hardik on and off the field. The five-time champions finished at the bottom of the points table under the Baroda all-rounder's leadership, adding salt to the wound.

However, right after the IPL, Rohit led India to the T20 World Cup title and Hardik was one of the star performers in the memorable campaign. The Choryasi-born managed to win back the hearts of the fans with his all-round exploits in the global event.

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Rohit will lead India in the Champions Trophy, starting next month. Hardik will once again look to play a vital role for the Men in Blue. Meanwhile, in IPL 2025, Hardik will once again lead MI and Rohit will play under him.