A video that has gone viral on social media purports to show the moment when fans of Hardik Pandya he allegedly insulted the Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and songs of “Hardik…Hardik” and they called him “Vadapao” in the Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu and Kashmir.
Questions arise regarding the veracity of the viral video targeting Rohit Sharma
The scene, captured in the video, shows Rohit walking in the dugout, an area fans don't have access to during the match, meaning the lyrics could be changed or added later. The songs and comments heard in the video are very popular as it comes at a time when Rohit is trying to revive the form of domestic cricket ahead of them. ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Rohit remains steady amidst the eyebrow raising music
In the pictures, Rohit seems to be focused and not distracted by the outside noise, but the quality of the music, in particular. “Vadapao” – a popular street food in Mumbai, which seems to be used here derogatorily – has sparked discussions on social media about the behavior of the fans and the game.
At the moment, there is no confirmation if the song is actually from the game or it was edited to make the story. The facts of the video are still under investigation.
Here is the video:
Hardik Pandya's fans mocked Rohit Sharma during the Ranji Trophy match, chanting Hardik's name and calling Rohit Sharma Vada Pav”VadaPav” in his face… 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 return to the Ranji Trophy after almost a decade of disappointment on the field. The right-handed batsman, looking to regain his form ahead of the Champions Trophy, opened for Mumbai against Jammu & Kashmir. However, his work was difficult; in the first innings, Rohit managed just 3 runs from 19 balls, showing his struggle to find his rhythm. His second innings was slightly better but fell short of expectations, scoring 28 runs off 35 balls, before being dismissed. This marks a difficult comeback for Rohit, adding pressure as he looks to return to his best form in the domestic game.